March 8

I Samuel 26

Isn’t it interesting that both times that David has spared Saul’s life – suddenly Saul’s heart is softened, and he speaks kindly to David. Truly evil was overcome by good.

And in each case, Saul respected David because of his respect for God … and Saul recognized his own sin.

I Peter 5:6 says “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

This is exactly what David did. He had plenty of opportunities to speed up the process and become the reigning king, but he recognized that he was not in charge of the timing. He humbled himself before God, and allowed God to decide the right time for David take over as king.

think about it:
Do you trust God enough to wait on His timing?
It made all the sense in the world for David to take Saul's life. He didn't. His friends didn't understand him. His enemy didn't even understand him. David's pride could have cost Saul his life, and David's own soul. What authorities has God put in your life that the whole world is telling you to debunk? Your parents? Your teachers? Your coaches? Your boss? Just lie a little. Just disrespect enought to let them know that you think they don't know what they are talking about, but not enough to get you in trouble. Compensate yourself out of the cash register... you are worth it. You deserve it. You are not being treated fairly. And you know what ... that may be true... But God may be trying to teach you something. What will you do? Choose to honor yourself? Choose to honor God and the position he's put you in?
If it's your coach... quit the team if he is making you dishonor your God. If it's your boss and he's/she is belittling you or dishonoring your God. If it's your teacher, pray for them, switch classes, respect them. If it's your parents, honor them, and live for your God, even if they are not. Seek help from a trusted adult if any of these adults are abusing you physically or verbally. But don't go around tearing them down just because you feel that you are better than they are.
What evil in your world can you approach with goodness?
Remember, it is not our place to take revenge. We must leave room for God’s wrath.