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Samuel 23 – David Leans on God
A
gifted leader like David might have been tempted to depend on his experience;
instead, he turned to the Lord for the guidance he needed. Even the counsel of
his men did not sway him once he knew the mind of God.
David
rescued the citizens of Keilah, yet they planned to turn him and his men over
to Saul. Do not expect everybody you help to appreciate what you have done.
Even
though Saul was out to kill David, Jonathan was brave enough to visit David and
encourage him. That is what friendship is all about. How tragic that Jonathan’s
hope for the future were destroyed by his father’s sins, but at least Jonathan
was willing to be second man.
God
used an invasion of the Philistines to rescue David when it looked as if Saul’s
forces would win. No matter what men may do, God works out His purposes, and His providence
does not fail.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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