Click here for the passage
I think this is one of the clearest pictures into why David was a man after God's own heart. Saul, king of Israel, is dead, and David weeps for him. This is the same Saul who has attempted top make David's life miserable the past several years. This is the same Saul who has chased David all over the country in an attempt to kill him. This is the same Saul who who repeatedly benefited from David. And despite the years of running, hiding, living in caves, searching for relief, David mourns Saul's death and orders everyone to do the same.
David served his enemy. Prior to Christ's arrival, he was fulfilling his command to pray for his enemy. This is not natural behavior. This is not normal. David was an exception to the rule, and he was remarkable.
I think the biggest difference between David and myself is this: David loved and honored Saul. Love and honor are a choice, and David chose to do this despite all that Saul was doing to him.
What have you done for your enemy? How would you react if they were taken out? What would your response be if those in power over you were finished and you were given control? Do you have the character to be like David? To love and honor, regardless of what is done to you by your enemy?
No comments:
Post a Comment