I Samuel 24:6-7
In 1 Samuel 24,we read that Saul and his men were on a manhunt. They were searching for David to kill him because David was on the run. But something happens that seems like a miracle but really wasn't.
This man that is trying to kill David all of sudden comes to relieve himself at the mouth of the cave where David was hiding with his men. Coincidence? I don't think so!
David's Soldiers saw a perfect opportunity to get rid of their biggest problem Saul but David rejected their advice and said " God forbid I should stretch my hand against Gods anointed".
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I learn a lot about this situation. As far as the eye could see it was a perfect time, a perfect miracle! It seemed like God dropped Saul right into David's lap. God had already promised David the throne so David could have helped God speed up the process by killing Saul. However, David knew that even though this seemed like an opportunity to get rid of his biggest problem and take the throne by force, he would not be walking in Gods will.
We face such situations everyday but how many times do we put God first and ask if it's Gods will? Sometimes when we seek God in prayer desperately for a need,we start to believe it's okay to do anything to get what we need including sinning!
Imagine that we ask God for a job, a wonderful job interview comes up. We get chosen for the interview out of millions of applicants. In fact it's nothing short of a miracle! A bigger miracle than we have been believing God for! We are so excited! The end of all your financial woes is in sight! Joblessness has come to an end! But then you are asked to do something that is in direct disobedience to Gods will or else you would loose this perfect opportunity.
A lot of us will do the wrong thing because after all God answered your prayers but we forget that God does not need your help to bless you! What seemed like a miracle might actually be a test! I don't believe it's easy to make the right decision but I know that we need to trust God enough to make the right decision.
I pray that God would give all of us the grace and the strength to trust Him in these kinds of situations so that we will always walk in His will for us for His loves sake. Amen
Written by Kachi
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