Wrapping up 1 Samuel this morning.
Struck by David’s acknowledgement of Saul being the Lord’s anointed, despite Saul’s numerous foibles and follies.
David somehow trusted that God was working a purpose, despite Saul’s instability—allowing God to work on His timetable.
Struck by David’s acknowledgement of Saul being the Lord’s anointed, despite Saul’s numerous foibles and follies.
David somehow trusted that God was working a purpose, despite Saul’s instability—allowing God to work on His timetable.
David had already been anointed as the next king. He seems to have every right to kill Saul in the cave or in the camp.
But he is “the LORD’s anointed.”
David trusted God was doing work he could not see—even though it forced him to live in the wilderness as a raiding fugitive.
But he is “the LORD’s anointed.”
David trusted God was doing work he could not see—even though it forced him to live in the wilderness as a raiding fugitive.
And yet—David waits for God’s timing.
For God to end Saul’s reign and David’s time in the wilderness.
For God to enthrone David and to declare that the next season has begun.
I want to be marked with such patient trust.
For God to end Saul’s reign and David’s time in the wilderness.
For God to enthrone David and to declare that the next season has begun.
I want to be marked with such patient trust.
I regularly try to press and force what I believe to be “next,” instead of believing God might be doing deep work in me, or in those around me, or in ways I may not understand.
Lord, help me to trust your timing and your work, even when I cannot completely comprehend.
Lord, help me to trust your timing and your work, even when I cannot completely comprehend.
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