LIFE LESSONS FROM KING DAVID (1) 

Read: 1 SAMUEL 22-24      

Meditation verse:

“David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So, when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him” (1 Samuel 22:1).

God had chosen David as a replacement for Saul. He had sent Samuel to anoint him as king. However, despite being anointed by God, David went through tough times. Saul continuously sought to end his life and he had to flee on several occasions: dwelling in caves, strongholds, and mountains. Whilst in the stronghold, he handed over his parents to the King of Moab, requesting that they stay in the land. Another time, he pretended to be mad before the king of Gath, because he was afraid for his life. What does this help us understand? Even when God has called you into the specific assignment He has for you, you are likely to encounter difficulties. The anointing does not exclude you form the hardship, it prepares you for it.

There are also lessons on graciousness and humility to be gleaned from David’s life. When faced with an opportunity to kill Saul, David refused to end his life, saying “I will not lift my hands against the Lord’s anointed”. Whilst speaking to Saul, moments later, he addressed him as “my lord the king and my father”. He also bowed his head to the earth, a gesture signifying respect. Saul was taken aback and wept as David informed him that he would not reward him with evil. David displayed such humility, righteousness, and forgiveness in his dealings with the one who had sought to end his life.

How do you and I respond to the people who hurt us? Are we forgiving or quick to retaliate? Do we pay evil for evil or reward good for evil? Evil cannot be overcome with evil, only by good. Proverbs 15:1 says “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. “Therefore, if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good”. Great life lessons indeed form the life of King David.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
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