Daily Reading: 1 Samuel 21-24
Through the Urim and Thummim that Abiathar the priest brought (23:6), David sought the Lord's guidance before he took action. He listened to God's directions and then proceeded accordingly. Rather than trying to find God's will after the fact or having to ask God to undo the results of our hasty decisions, we should take time to discern God's will beforehand. We can hear him speak through the counsel of others, his Word, and the leading of his Spirit in our hearts, as well as through circumstances.
23:16-18 Footnote:
As true friends, David and Jonathan were more than just companions who enjoyed each other's company. They encouraged each other's faith in God and trusted each other with their deepest thoughts and closest confidences. These are the marks of true friendship.
LIFE OF DAVID VS. LIFE OF SAUL
David was God's kind of king (2 Samuel 7:8-16).
Saul was man's kind of king (1 Samuel 10:23,24).
David was a man after God's heart (Acts 13:22).
Saul was a man after people's praise (1 Samuel 18:6-8).
David's kingship was eternal (through Jesus) (2 Samuel 7:29).
Saul's kingship was rejected (1 Samuel 15:23).
David was kind and benevolent (2 Samuel 9; 1 Chronicles 19:2).
Saul was cruel (1 Samuel 20:30-34; 22:11-19).
David was forgiving (2 Samuel 26).
Saul was unforgiving (1 Samuel 14:44; 18:9).
David repented (2 Samuel 12:13; 24:10).
When confronted, Saul lied (1 Samuel 15:10-13).
David was courageous (1 Samuel 17; 1 Chronicles 18)
Saul was fearful (1 Samuel 17:11; 18:12)
David was at peace with God (Psalms 4:8; 37:11)
Saul was separated from God (1 Samuel 16:14).
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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