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DAVID JUSTIFIED HIMSELF BEFORE KING SAUL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
1 Samuel 24

Psalm 39

 

“Hear my prayer, O LORD,

and give ear unto my cry…”

 

DAVID JUSTIFIED HIMSELF BEFORE KING SAUL
 
David had a piece of Saul’s skirt in his hand. In humility, he said that he had sinned against the king in that matter. His action and words disarmed the king. It made the king guilty that he was with a large army hunting for David out of personal hatred. David told Saul that he should not be hunting for him. He appealed to the Lord’s judgment on this matter. David cited the old proverb that wickedness proceeds from the wicked, but he pledged that he would not harm the king. David spoke in humility and the king was subdued. A ceasefire between them came as a result.
 
The king wept for what David had said and done. He praised the act of David and admitted that David was more righteous than him. Saul appreciated what David did and conceded that David would become king.
 
David handled matters righteously. He established God’s will in matters that befell him. Saul acknowledged that David was destined for a high office. Thus, Saul asked David to swear to treat his family well. David readily complied and a new chapter began in the struggle for Israel’s throne.
 
The lesson of forgiveness is clear. David was guided by the Spirit of God. He knew that the peaceful approach to resolving conflict was God’s way. He treated his king graciously. Love for one’s enemy is the law of God. Let us follow the example of David, and pray for God’s blessing of peace.
 
THOUGHT: Peace and love are part of the fruit of the Spirit.

PRAYER: Father, help me to bear the fruit of the Spirit as I serve Thee.

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