May 10, 2013
1 Samuel 21:1-22. How do we resist the temptation to take shortcuts in life--to launch out on our own failing to wait upon God for direction and guidance? Here, David is faced with the opportunity to advance himself quickly to the throne by eliminating Saul in an oasis cave. Instead, God led David to choose mercy over opportunity; show grace despite just cause to do otherwise; and trump his own selfish ambition with covenant.