But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the House of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Psalm 52:8
Doeg the Edomite, a chief herdsman to the king, betrayed David and informed Saul of his whereabouts resulting in the massacre of 85 priests at Nob. (I Samuel 22:9) It was a difficult time to keep pressing forward toward the promises of God. Doeg was an arrogant menace but David took responsibility for the deaths and then he committed the event to God for judgement.
In a time when he was overwhelmed with the wicked intentions of his boastful enemies, David stood firm in the Hope of His Creator and Sovereign Lord. Embedded in this great hope is the knowledge that God’s perfect and pure justice will have the last word.
There is always a battle between evil and lies and good and truth. But God will bring down and destroy the wicked. The righteous will flourish for all eternity. For this David gives continuous praise and trust in God’s unfailing love. We can too!
Love,
Gretchen