I Samuel 29

To read this text CLICK HERE

I Samuel 29:6-7, So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the Lord lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until today, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don’t approve of you. Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers.”

David and his men had been living in Philistine territory for quite awhile and David had earned the trust of Achish, king of Gath.  Achish had asked David to go to battle with him to fight against Israel.  David agreed but we certainly didn’t know what he had up his sleeve.  We know that David’s ultimate authority was God and God alone.

While Achish trusted David, the other Philistine commanders did not.  In fact, they didn’t want David on the battlefield with them, as they were worried that he would turn on them.  Probably fairly insightful on their part.  Thus, David and his men are sent back to the town of Ziglag, where they’ve been residing with the blessing of the Gath king.  But the story continues tomorrow…

Let’s pray…God, We trust that you always work things out for our good.  Guide us, lead us, and direct us.  We follow you and you alone.  In Your Name, Amen.