1 Samuel 29:6a So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the LORD lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army….”
When we first met David, he was getting ready to defeat Goliath, the Philistine, enemy of Israel. Now he has been loyal servant to the Philistines for a year. Let that sink in a minute. How did David go from champion of the Israelites to lackey of the enemy?
1 Samuel 29:6b “…From the day you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don’t approve of you.”
It would be pretty easy to pin it all on Saul, and Saul’s behavior definitely plays a role in the situation, but David is fully responsible for where he is right now. He took his eyes off of God. He told lies in his heart that led to despair, that led to his turning inward instead of to the LORD, that led him to flee, that led him to be a servant for the enemy. Now what?
1 Samuel 29:7 “Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for showing us how easily and quickly we can fall when we take our eyes off of You. Thank You for not giving up on David and not giving up on us. Help us to seek You, to trust You, to cling to You always. And when we do get distracted by the world and lose sight of You, bring us back to You quickly and safely. You are our refuge. Amen.
1 Samuel 29:8 “But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against your servant from the day I came to you until now? Why can’t I go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”
Have a blessed day.
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