How To Read God’s Providence. Part [11] 01/12/2026 (Evening thought)

1st Samuel 24:2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats. 3 And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.

Here is the same providence again, because there are some vital lessons we have to learn well, if we’re to survive during prime time. In all of the troubles, and trials that are scheduled for earth’s final crisis, the Christian must be led by the word of God and The Holy Spirit in all things. In other words, no matter how trying or dangerous the situation, the Christian must not take it upon himself to do or say things that are not in harmony with the written word, or are out of step with the promptings of The Holy Ghost.

1st Samuel 24:4 And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. 5 And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

David’s men were still unwilling to leave Saul in peace, and they reminded their commander of the words of God, “Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.” But his conscience smote him afterward, because he had even marred the garment of the king.

1st Samuel 24:6 And he said unto his men, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the Lord's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

How To Read God’s Providence. Part [10] 01/11/2026 (Morning thought)

1st Samuel 26:8 Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

1st Samuel 26:9 And David said to Abishai, destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless? 10 David said furthermore, As the Lord lives, the Lord shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish. 11 The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

What would have been your reading on this miracle that God performed in David’s behalf. Would you have reasoned along logical lines, like Abishai, and concluded that because this unnatural sleep from The Lord had fallen upon 3000 plus people, that it was conclusive evidence for you to go ahead, and take out the king?

God’s providences never lead a person to violate His word, except He Himself says so. And therefore, if in this case David gets no such direction from God, he is to leave Saul alone, regardless of what providence may seem to indicate to the contrary.

1st Chronicles 16:21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, 22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!