1 Samuel 25-28

It always bothers me when I read about David who, without going to God first, thought it was a good idea to hide out in enemy territory to get away from Saul. David spent the next 16 months murdering and looting and lying about it.

Sure, Saul didn’t dare go into Philistine territory to get him, But where was David’s heart during that time? He thought he was safe from his enemy, but he willingly gave himself over to the enemy of his soul.

Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes remaining separate from the world seems like fighting a losing battle. We’ve all been there. The question is, what is in your heart during those times?

Fear? God tells His children to “Fear not.”
Turmoil? Jesus says, “Peace I give you.”
Feeling like no one cares? Jesus says, “Come to Me and I’ll give you rest.”
Wavering faith? Jesus says if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, that mountain will move.
Unloved? God shows His love for us in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

So many times we run to the enemy of our souls. We pull out the self-help books, we go into secular therapy, we attach ourselves to social media influencers who tell us what we want to hear. We, like David, try to find shelter anywhere but with God.

Didn’t go well for David. It doesn’t go well for us, either.

So my question is, do you feel the enemy of your souls at your heels? Are you tired of the struggle, and done with feeling alone and afraid? Where will you go?

Don’t do a David. Go to God. Open the Scriptures and do some digging, asking God to reveal Himself and His desires for your life during this time.

Humble yourself. And He will lift you up.