In the end of I Sam 21, David goes mad. He literally feigns insanity to avoid a risky situation in front of the Philistine king in enemy territory. Was it a wise move? Should he be commended for taking the only escape hatch available to preserve his life--and the lineage to our Saviour?
Not so fast my friend!
What was David doing in enemy territory by himself, holding the sword of the Philistine champion he had previously killed? Why did he even need an escape hatch? If he had focused on God instead of continuing to run from Saul, I would venture to say that he would not have ended up here. Was he wrong for running for his life? Not necessarily. Was he wrong for not looking to God and trusting Him for deliverance? YES. David already experienced God's divine protection and deliverance when he took Goliath one-on-one--why couldn't God do the same again?
As I apply this to my own life, I had the thought that I need to follow God at every turn. If I keep my focus on Him that consistently, I can trust that I'm in His will and protected as He sees fit. Following the protection He provides, I will not need resort to my feeble efforts--I will not need to create my own escape hatch.
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way to relate OT to our lives! It's very basic yet very central, really following and trusting God in our every day. Way to rock the OT application!
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