Day 104

1 Samuel 17:32-19:24; Psalm 59.  “Crying Out to the Lord”

David never did wrong against Saul, but he was constantly the object of Saul’s jealousy.  Saul made multiple attempts to kill David or to have him killed by others.  However, we recognize that David was innocent in all of this and never lost his integrity.  So why the constant attacks?  Why did David have to call out to the Lord for help and protection when he was innocent?
The reality is that innocence and integrity don’t always protect us from personal attacks and accusations from people.  Our innocence and personal integrity will eventually come under attack as no result of our own.  
How are we to respond to such attacks?  David did not take the opportunity to exact his revenge against Saul (1 Samuel 24:1-7), but rather allowed the Lord to take care of His enemies.  He called out to the One who judges rightly to deliver him out of the situation.
May you, like David, seek God first when your innocence and integrity come under attack.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?