I Samuel 26:10-11
“He went on, ‘As GOD lives, either GOD will strike him, or his time will come and he’ll die in bed, or he’ll fall in battle, but GOD forbid that I should lay a finger on GOD’s anointed. Now, grab the spear at his head and the water jug and let’s get out of here.’”
“Surely the LORD will strike Saul down someday, or he will die of old age or in battle. The LORD forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed! But take his spear and that jug of water beside his head, and then let’s get out of here!’”
David respected God’s holiness; his otherness, righteous integrity and perfection. Somehow, he learned of it in his journey from runt shepherd to warrior outlaw, something Christian’s living in the age of grace can fail to grasp. David believed Saul’s life as anointed king belonged to God. David would not step in with worldly expediency and murder the king. Instead, he chose to wait upon God’s holy purpose. When we understand God’s holiness, we also learn to wait.
Lord, forgive my barging ahead with what seems expedient, failing to wait upon you. Help me remember to always check with you first. May my actions be seasoned with resting and waiting upon your purpose, honoring you, my holy Lord.