Scripture verse that caught my attention today: 1 Samuel 26:12 So David took the spear that was at Saul’s head and the water jar, and they went away. No one saw it, or knew it, nor did anyone awake; for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen upon them.
Observation: David had every opportunity to kill Saul, but chose to refrain, even though Saul had been seeking his life.
Application: There are times when it is noble and right to refrain from using the power/opportunity presented to us. Put another way, just because we can do something doesn’t necessarily mean we should do something. The Apostle Paul said as much in the New Testament; “All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 24 Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other. (1 Corinthians 10:23-24).
Today is Good Friday. It is a day when Jesus could very well have used his power to avoid being crucified. He could have, but he didn’t. Was it a missed opportunity? For him, maybe. But then again, he was focused on seeking our advantage and not his own.
Prayer: Lord, the words ‘thank you’ seem totally inadequate. But it’s what I have to offer in response to what you have so graciously done. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
(Scripture readings today included: 1 Samuel 25-26, Psalm 63, Matthew 9)
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