David, once a shepherd of sheep, is now the shepherd of the people, Israel. Saul is dead and as God had ordained, David is now the prince over God's people, Israel. Mighty men surround David in order to secure and make safe Zion (city of David). They perform some pretty heroic feats in the face of the enemy. God is with them as He promised.
God is with us. There are times when maybe we're not so sure. Things seem bad and we might begin to think that we are not following God's will, that He is not with us. David is penned in at the garrison. There is nothing to drink. Would this not seem to many today that God is not with us? But, just the opposite is true. God gives the "three mighty men" the courage and skill to break through the Philistine camp, get to the camp, and bring David back a drink of water. Which of course David refuses as a true shepherd would never eat or drink before the flock is safe and fed and at this point they are not.
God is with us and he sends shepherds among us to help guide us in His way.
I was a bit wayward, myself, this morning. I stopped to go shopping on my way home from camping. Sorry, I am so late with the blog today. But, keep on reading even when I am late!
God is with us. There are times when maybe we're not so sure. Things seem bad and we might begin to think that we are not following God's will, that He is not with us. David is penned in at the garrison. There is nothing to drink. Would this not seem to many today that God is not with us? But, just the opposite is true. God gives the "three mighty men" the courage and skill to break through the Philistine camp, get to the camp, and bring David back a drink of water. Which of course David refuses as a true shepherd would never eat or drink before the flock is safe and fed and at this point they are not.
God is with us and he sends shepherds among us to help guide us in His way.
I was a bit wayward, myself, this morning. I stopped to go shopping on my way home from camping. Sorry, I am so late with the blog today. But, keep on reading even when I am late!
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