Really?

I Sam 23:2-5
Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the Lord said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah."

But David's men said to him, "Look, we are afraid here in Judah. How much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?"

Then David inquired of the Lord once again. And the Lord answered him and said, "Arise, go down to Keilah. For I will deliver the Philistines into your hand."

And David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines, struck them with a mighty blow, and took away their livestock. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.


In v.4, David gives God a "really?". God had told him in v.2 what to do. However, when David's buddies question God's plan out of fear, David double checks with God again...you know, just in case. Silly. God's answer was no different the second time around, yet this time He was more direct in His answer: "I will deliver the Philistines into your hand."

So often, I want the full scoop before I'm willing to move forward in anything. However, when it comes to following God's leading, may I not be so presumptuous as to question Him. I may not get it, I may fear it, but I better do it. How can I glorify God when I question Him? "Lord, help me not to question You or hold out for more information when You prompt me to go. May my focus be on You--not on myself or others. May I obey You fully and without question, for Your glory. Amen."

God didn't mislead David, and He won't mislead us. Trust Him without question.