I Samuel 22:20-23
“Only one son of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped: Abiathar. He got away and joined up with David. Abiathar reported to David that Saul had murdered the priests of GOD. David said to Abiathar, ‘I knew it—that day I saw Doeg the Edomite there, I knew he’d tell Saul. I’m to blame for the death of everyone in your father’s family. Stay here with me. Don’t be afraid. The one out to kill you is out to kill me, too. Stick with me. I’ll protect you.’”
“Only Abiathar, one of the sons of Ahimelech escaped and fled to David. When he told David that Saul had killed the Priests of the Lord, David explained, ‘I knew it! When I saw Doeg the Edomite there that day, I knew he was sure to tell Saul. Now I have caused the death of all your father’s family.’ Stay here with me, and don’t be afraid. I will protect you with my own life, for the same person wants to kill us both.’”
Like David, all of us have regretted not paying closer attention to our surroundings. David took responsibility for this blood bath though it really belonged to Saul. Our Savior likewise took responsibility for our sins and paid their penalty. David also says he will protect grief-stricken Ahimelech with his life. Our Savior having lived our weaknesses likewise advocates for us with his resurrected life before a holy God. God brought one good thing out of this slaughter; he provided David with a priest.
Lord, thank you for helping me when I get tangled up in bad situations. Give me wisdom and make me able to comfort others also involved when life goes topsy-turvy. I rejoice in you, my God, who is able to keep me safe and straighten the crooked events in my life.