S) "12 So Achish believed David, saying, 'He has surely made himself odious among his people Israel; therefore he will become my servant forever.'"
1 Samuel 27:12 (NASB)
O) There are two different points to make, both stemming from one principle. David did not become odious to Israel because of his defection, and he did not serve Achish forever (although, he never betrayed Achish). When it comes to the ways of the LORD, we cannot rely on our own wisdom. In every other setting, it is not much of a presumption, that a high-ranking officer of a kingdom, who deserts and joins an enemy's ranks, becomes a nationally hated individual. This would be like general Patton becoming a Nazi in 1944. However, the hand of the LORD was on David continually, and also throughout this sort of exile. He was already anointed by Samuel, in the LORD's will, to be king over Israel. Also, David and the Philistines were still used to accomplish the LORD's victories over His adversaries, both domestic (see 1 Samuel 28:19) and foreign (see 1 Samuel 30:26).
A) This is a perfect example of how the LORD can sometimes completely defy worldly logic. I need to remember that, before anything else, above all prevailing wisdom, the will of the LORD supercedes all plans. I can make perfectly rational decisions that completely fall apart, because they are not aligned with His will. So, paramount to every decision I make, I must seek the will of the Father, before I make plans. The more important the decision, the more I need to discover His will. For that matter, even determining the importance of a particular decision, should be predicated on prayer and Scripture, and letting Him show me its importance.
P) Father, open my eyes to see, and my ears to hear, that I may know Your will. Let the Holy Spirit speak to me, directly, through the Bible, through others, and please let me know Your words and Your ways. I choose now, to be obedient to Your commands, God. I know that Your plans are the only plans that matter. Show me my place in what You have planned, that I may be used according to Your will. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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