But David thought to himself, "One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand."
1 Samuel 27:1 NIV
David continues today with his display of wisdom. Yesterday, Saul requested that David, "my son," come back, for "I will not try to harm you again." Saul really gives David no assurance that he would not put David in harms way if the opportunity arose to do so.
David, after considering the events decides to escape to the land of the Philistines. Sometimes, the best way to escape is to run. Consider some other times people ran in the Bible: Joseph from Potiphar's wife in Genesis; David from Saul elsewhere in 1 Samuel; and those who run to their drinks in
Isaiah 5:11.
As Christians we also run: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 NIV
As we run our race, is it not comforting that no matter where we run or where we are called to that God is there for us? Even if we find ourselves in "the land of Philistines" God will be there to comfort, strenghthen, equip, encourage, support and allow us to persevere. Is it not also comforting that we will not "slip out of his hand"?
Where do you look for eternal wisdom, guidance, and protection?
How are you comforted knowing that you will not "slip out of his hand"?
Pray for the Spirit to open your eyes to the dangerous places in your life and that your eyes will be open to God's path, so that you will not veer to the left or right.
In Christ,
David P
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