1 Samuel 26 – Rejoice in the LORD’s Rule
These chapters at the climax of David’s wilderness years paint him as an upright king, who can be trusted, rested upon, and looked to. David has the privilege of painting the character of God’s ultimate king, Jesus. He is an upright king, above suspicion; one who can be trusted, rested upon, and looked to. We want to see past David and see Jesus here.
Perhaps you are feeling hard done by; you are in circumstances that you are not happy about. You feel that king Jesus has given you a raw deal. See the portrait of him in David. He is an upright king, greater than David. All his dealings are fair, good, and pure. His rule over your life is to be rejoiced in. There is no need to be suspicious of him, nor to fear his plans and purposes. Trust and rest in him; rejoice in all he is doing in your life. It takes faith to believe this when we are in the metaphorical wilderness, when the pressure is on, when things look bleak, or our troubles keep returning (like Saul!). To rejoice in his rule is an act of faith.
As with David, even his enemies will one day acknowledge his kingship (verse 25). Even his enemies will admit that he is the Blessed one, every knee bowing and every tongue confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10). Like David, he is gracious to his enemies, sparing them until God deals with them. More than just sparing them, he offers mercy and the chance to enjoy his blessed rule to all who will repent and believe.
Questions
- Are you able to rejoice in God’s rule, even in ‘wilderness’ years?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks for an upright king who does good and shows mercy.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.