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Have you ever felt as though trouble stalked you? Ever corner you turn brings you face-to- face with another problem. You’ve nowhere to hide. You wonder if God has forgotten you. David felt that way.
With evil intent, Saul, God’s anointed, relentlessly pursued David. David fled for his life, hiding in desert caves. While David and his men hid in the caves of En Gedi, God delivered Saul into David’s hands.
As King Saul relieved himself at the mouth of the cave, farther back in the shadows David’s men urged him to strike. Although he had the opportunity to put an end to his troubles, David did not kill Saul. Instead, he silently approached and cut off the corner of his robe.
Returning to his men, David was conscience-striken. Why? Though he spared the king’s life, cutting off the corner of his robe was a symbol of disloyalty and rebellion. Now, you may think David had ever right to rebel against this murderous king, but David feared God. He understood that until God put him on the promised throne, Saul was king by God Almighty’s appointment. David understood that trying to hasten God’s plan by killing Saul would have only brought down God’s displeasure.
Learning to wait on the Lord is a difficult lesson. In the midst of troubles we wonder, “Has God forsaken me?” But just as God fulfilled his promise to David, he still fulfills his promises today. There is no trial, whether brought by man or circumstance, that is beyond His loving care.
Don’t be overwhelmed by the problems. Don’t take matters into your hands. Wait on the Lord and remember, Jesus told us that “in this world you will have trouble. But, take heart! I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33b)
