"Continued thoughts from David's life: David went to the land of the Philistines. He sought refuge for his life from the enemy rather than from God who had delivered him. How many more stories of David sparing Saul's life would there be had David stayed in the land? Eventually at the height of David's trek down into the enemies camp we find him ready to ride into battle against his own people. Praise God he saves us from greater shame than we can bear. God is faithful and provides a way of escape, sometimes contrary to our will and fallen nature's desires. David is rejected from battle by the lords of the Philistines lest he deflect. Maybe he would have in the midst of battle seeing the slaughter of his people. We can only speculate. After leaving the battle formation we find David returning to his camp where the Amelekites have raided. What he has sown he has now reaped. Again, thank God for mercy and grace. David now seeks The Lord and finds strength to pursue the enemy. He overcomes them and is delivered from the hand of his men who would have killed him for their loss."
One decision in the wrong direction can cause a domino of decisions in that same direction. Thankfully God protects us through our times in the land of the enemy. Examples in the Word abound. Whether it is Abraham in Egypt, Isaac and Abimelech, or David in the land of the Philistines.
Thankfully God is gracious and long suffering with us. Even in our wanderings He watches over us for our good. Eventually God calls His sons out of Egypt. He will not leave us out of the promised land. Victories await those whose hearts are loyal to God. David strengthened himself in the Lord. David also recovered all. So will we when we seek the Lord and find our strength in Him.
How can we make the right decisions so we don't end up in the enemy's land? How can we strengthen ourselves in the Lord?
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