1st Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall.
Therefore, it is necessary that we study how to read God’s providences accurately, for as we prepare for crunch time in our day, it will be very important for us not to misunderstand what God does or does not do, or what He may or may not permit. Providence: The guidance or care provided by God. David has gone M.I.A, because he fully believes that sooner or later Saul would take his life.
And now, he finds himself on the run, living in caves, mountains and wildernesses, often changing his location, so as not to be found by his enemy. But some strange providences begin to occur, and it is critically important for us to place ourselves in his shoes to see what we would or wouldn’t have done in the same situation. To human logic, it seems as if the providence of God in this particular situation is conclusive evidence that God is directing David to slay Saul.
1st Samuel 26: 2 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph. 5 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.
1st Samuel 26:7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!