The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalms 34:19
King Saul, because of his disobedience to God, has become paranoid. The object of his suspicion is David, his loyal warrior and subject. Saul determines to assassinate David and so, to save his life, David flees with nothing but the clothes on his back and runs to Achish, king of Gath. The kings servants recognize David, putting him in danger, so David pretended to be insane. The king wanted no crazy in his presence so David was spared. (I Samuel 21:10-22:1)
Following his deliverance David wrote this poem. I encourage you to read it in its entirety.
God does not give us a ‘Get out of Trouble Free’ card. In the midst of real life He gives us strength, shelter, provision and protection far beyond our understanding. David’s story is not one of perfect, uninterrupted righteousness. It is the story of a humble man under the total sovereignty of God’s authority. In every crisis David turned to God for guidance and wisdom. In victory his voice rose quickly in praise to the One from whom all grace comes and has proven more than sufficient.
Have a Lovely Weekend,
Gretchen