Julie
I think I had the same reaction about David defeating Saul as his men did and maybe it was wrong to jump to that conclusion. David was following God's direction and telling him that he couldn't harm Saul regardless of whether or not he could. That humbled me a little too and shows that we tend to jump to conclusions before understanding the whole story.
This seemed like instructions for how to deal with evil and wicked people. It also explains that God also made the evil and wicked people, although probably not specifically to act that way. So, this shows how you can be righteous and how you can be evil.
Michelle
You are right. I too thought David should have stood up to Saul. But as it shows he was following God's instruction and we just didn't realize it. He knew Saul was anointed by God and that he shouldn't retaliate. The fact that he spared Saul's life and Saul recognized it and made amends is maybe where God was taking them all along. There is a section in the devotional that made me think about what I do in these situations and how maybe I need to rethink my actions and wait for God to work first. It reads; The next time you feel misunderstood or mistreated, remember that you're following in some pretty big footsteps. King David was persecuted for doing God's bidding and did not retaliate when he was attacked. Jesus, the sinless God-man, was persecuted and died for our sins, yet he willingly forgave from the cross those who tormented him. What will you do the next time you are wronged?
Reading this proverb I got stuck on vs 3-4. It caused me not to fully read the rest for some reason. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. The Lord works everything to its proper end - even the wicked for a day of disaster. I am not sure why but this has me thinking. Am I committing to the Lord all that I do? Is there a plan for me?
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