I have often wondered why David acted like he did. He was the anointed king of Israel yet he ran away from Saul instead of having one of his men kill him. And when Saul died David mourned his loss and executed those responsible. Not only that but David did nothing to overthrow Saul's house once Saul was dead and even came out against those who murdered Saul's military leaders and others.
We see this in 2 Samuel 1-5. David doesn't seem in a hurry to become king, nor does he try to grab for power but sticks to a true character, a godly character, and waits for God to lift him up.
When it was time, David assumed the throne, after a covenant was made with the other tribes. And immediately the fortunes of the nation changed. David captured Jerusalem and defeated the Philistines and God began speaking to the king of Israel again.
As David waited patiently and didn't compromise his character God rewarded him by accomplishing his goals, removing his obstacles and speaking wisdom from His heart.
It's a good lesson for us too.
Pastor Tom
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