1 Sam 24:4 “And the men of David said unto him, Behold
the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy
into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as is shall seem good unto thee.
Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.”
Opportunity does not always equal an optimum outcome!
Scripture does show that David pleaded with God concerning
his enemies, and especially King Saul (Psa 11:6; 59:10; 56:9). Maybe that is
why David’s men thought he had the right to take things into his own hands. He
did not! “Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord”
(Deut 32:35; Rom 12:19) was ever present in the mind of David.
Point being: The difference between what David’s men were
encouraging him to do verses what made David ended up doing was his humility to
subject himself to authority (vs 5-6; Acts 13:22). In essence, David was able
to see past the appearance of opportunity, even if it seemed to be justified self-defense.
If one ever desires the favor of the Father, he must learn
to be willing to humble themselves before the authorities God has set before him.
Another man’s improper actions do not empower you to take improper opportunities
of vengeance in your own hands (Isa 35:4).
For one to seek retaliation requires him or her to succumb to
pride. However, pride must die within us… or nothing of Heaven can ever live through
us.
HSAY… Todd
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