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David is now king of Israel and has commissioned the Ark of the Covenant to return to Jerusalem after 20 years with Abinadab. Though David and the people of Israel were doing the right thing, they were not obedient to the way God asked them to transport the Ark. God isn't a domesticated being, and He's certainly more powerful than any other force in the universe, therefore we praise Him as we fear Him, we're humbled before Him as we exalt Him, and we celebrate Him unashamedly for what He's do...

The book of 1 Samuel ends with the tragedy of Saul. The Lord humbles the king of Israel regardless of Saul's power, plea, and position. In justice and holiness, God humbles all those who are prideful and choose to go their own way. This ushers in the new era of King David, who does the opposite of Saul and trusts in Yahweh. Christians today are called to do the same.

God never abandons His people, nor is indifferent to what happens in His creation. In His providence, work of recovery, and in overwhelming generosity we can be encouraged, along with David in this trial, that God is in control and to Him belongs all good things. We need not fear or worry as a child of God.

Following after the Lord's anointed and trusting in Yahweh has led David's men away from home, and when they return they realize their families have been taken. This hurts the men, including David, whom many want to stone, but David points them back to the Lord who is always in control and is faithful. As we follow after God we may experience hardship, but it doesn't mean He isn't close or caring.

David pours out his heart in the midst of great struggle. All the while he understands Who it is who holds him, Who it is who loves him and hears his prayers. Believers today are to live in the same trust in a God who covers us in the shadow of His wings.

Sin always tries to make us believe that there is some other way. For David in what seemed to be a coincidental situation with a vulnerable Saul, did not strike him down but trusted in not only the will of God, but the way of God. Jesus never took the shortcut to make salvation for His people, and now we live as patient and anticipating people as we trust in Him.