Day 106

1 Samuel 22:1-23:12; 1 Chronicles 12:8-18; Psalm 52, 57, 142. “Rough Start”

The passages this week deal with David’s introduction as king.  Although David had been anointed by Samuel sometime earlier to be Israel’s next king, he never rushed God’s timing.  From David’s youth he knew God had a plan and purpose for everything.  David respected and protected God’s anointed—King Saul (although some had hoped he would take the matter into his own hands and rush it).
         David led well in spite of some very difficult times.  Knowing God had a plan helped David through the rough times, and it can do the same for us.

     Consider everything that has transpired up to this point: David has been anointed king.  He has battled giants and Philistines.  He has been the object of King Saul’s jealousy.  He has been pursued by King Saul seeking to kill him.  His friends and family have all been threatened by Saul, yet Saul is God’s leader for the time.  Now, 85 priests, their families, and their livestock have all been murdered because of Saul’s hatred toward David.
         If it were me, I think I would be asking for time to rethink that whole “anointing” incident.
         The Psalms David wrote were the songs he penned as he journaled the thoughts of his heart.  David “cried out” the LORD.  David “poured out” his concerns to God.  David was “overwhelmed.”  David asked for “help.”  David felt the pressures of this new position God had placed him in.
         These Psalms also express the fact that David knew God had a plan, and it’s evident in his comments like; “God will fulfill His purpose for me”; “He will send help from Heaven”; “My heart is confident in you, O LORD.”

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?