Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Leaving Judgment in the Hands of God

1 Samuel 26:9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him (King Saul) not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?

David valued the Lord's honor more than he valued his own well-being or life. For months David lived in exile while escaping attempt after attempt on his life by the jealous King Saul. Now, King Saul had unknowingly fallen into David’s hands and in the eyes of the world and even his own men, David had every right to kill this mad adversary. 

Yet, David did not live by the world’s standard; instead, he lived by God’s. He knew that God was in control and that God is also faithful in His justice. He knew that God would bless his obedience for not taking vengeance in his own hands. Saul was the Lord's anointed and the Lord would surely judge him for his unjust acts. David was tested twice in this, and yet he remained faithful.

David honored the position of the anointed king and the Lord blessed his faithfulness by later anointing him as king. How many times have we robbed ourselves of future blessings by failing to wait upon God and taking matters, His judgments, into our own hands today?