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Samuel 27 – David Lives Among the Philistines
David
won a great victory over Saul, only to be overwhelmed by despair. He is
discouraged, despondent, and doing something he should not have done. He leaves
the land of Israel and goes to live among the Philistines. Such feelings are
not unusual. You cannot have mountaintops without valleys. David should have
talked to the Lord. He and Abiathar could have sought the mind of God together.
David
had made some foolish decisions because he did not stop to ask the Lord. He
stopped serving God and started thinking about survival. He trusted the enemy
for protection and did not trust the Lord. As a result, he had to plot, kill,
and lie to survive.
When
you are discouraged, ask a trusted Christian friend to pray with you, and seek
the Lord’s direction. Take time to confide in your friend. It gives a clearer
perspective.
“Wait
on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart.” Psalm
27:14
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Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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