July 14 | 1 Samuel 24:6
“And he said to his men, “The Lord forbid if I should do this thing to my lord,
the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him because
he himself is the Lord’s anointed.” (1 Samuel 24:6)
Some people have high principles they try to live up to. Others just skate by. Highly principled people have drive and focus. They don’t always achieve them. But by raising the bar, their lowest achievement is higher.
David was within his rights to take King Saul’s throne and kingdom away from him. He had already been anointed king of Israel in his place. God gave King Saul into his hand twice. David refused to go in for the kill.
He would not touch the Lord’s anointed, kings, prophets, and priests. He would not take the throne by force. God had already given it to him. He waited for the Lord’s timing. David patiently did what He could for Israel until he was king.
Most people would think that if the Lord delivered King Saul into his hand he could take the throne. Some circumstances seem to point to God’s will and providence. Yet, David patiently waited for God to give him the kingdom along with the throne.
The Holy Spirit has high expectations for you. He wants you to live within His means and will. You must trust that the Lord has a plan for your life and will fulfill it at the proper time.
Action Step: Trust the Lord to lead you into His promises in His time. Don’t try to fulfill them on your own. Wait on Him.
Heavenly Father, I know Your timing is best for me. Help me not to get ahead of myself. Teach me to wait on You. I want to live by Your high standards and fulfill Your will in my life.
