Scripture:
1 Samuel 30:4-10
Wed, 8 December 2021

Isn’t It Just Common Sense?

Observation:

What observations can you make about David from the way he responded to his major crisis (vv.7-8)?

Deeper Reflection
WHEN WE HAVE A PROBLEM, the most natural thing that we do is to find a solution. We can be in certain very critical situations where the most commonsensical thing to do is to take immediate action before it is too late. And we will think hard over what is the best course of action that we should take. David was in a major crisis that caused him to be “greatly distressed” (vv.4-6). With his and his men’s families captured by the Amalekites, with lives in danger, it should be just simple common sense that David go and save them before whatever harm may befall them. But David “inquired of the LORD” instead (v.8). And David was not asking God to show him what he should do. He asked God, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” (v.8). These two questions contain certain presuppositions about David. David was prepared for the divine answer to be “No”. David had such preparedness because he knew “the LORD his God” (v.6) and trusted his sovereign God, that He is a good God who always acts in love and gives His children only what is good (Matt 7:11). David threw himself to a God who acts in His sovereign freedom and sovereign wisdom, a God whose “work is perfect, for all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright is He” (Deut 32:4). God does want us to learn and grow in this kind of faith in Him.
Application:

How does knowing that God makes a difference in how I face major crises affect my life?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise:
  • Pray for leaders:
  • Pray for The Silver Generation: To discern and walk in God’s will for their lives
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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