Grace In Place of Hatred
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1-22 and 1 Samuel 26:1-25
Focal Verse: 1 Samuel 26:23
“May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed.
In this day and time, many people live their lives based on emotions. Emotions are wonderful and God-given, but our life decisions are to be based on God’s truths.
In a society where jobs, homes, families and spouses are discarded because they “don’t make us happy anymore”, even believers try to twist circumstances into being God’s truth instead of clinging to His word. We could all take a lesson from David.
David had been anointed by Samuel to be king; but Saul, also anointed by God, was still alive. His jealousy of David led him to a murderous rage and David was constantly on the run from him.
Twice, David had an opportunity to end Saul’s life. He probably could have felt justified in doing so, and could have convinced himself that God gave him the opportunity. But his love for God, a respect for who God had put in authority, and a confidence in God’s sovereignty allowed David the grace to spare Saul’s life. David didn’t allow his anger to make him take things in his own hands, but instead he relied on God’s very capable hands and God’s timing.
Are you struggling with difficulties in your life or relationships? Look at what God’s word has to say about your circumstances. Then ask God to give you the grace to do what is right.
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