1 Samuel 26:9 ESV
But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can put out his hand against the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?"
David had a heart for God. David knew that God had at one time anointed Saul and was therefore unwilling to strike him down. On two occasions his friends told him to take the opportunity. In this second case Abishai volunteered to do the deed for David just in case he was squeamish (LOL! cf. 1 Chron 28:3).
No, the concern was not that David did not want to see Saul die; and I seriously doubt that he was afraid for his life in case someone awoke because David or Abishai killed Saul: David’s concern was that he act rightly before the Lord. So, once again he took symbols of his presence and his ability to have done the deed and went on his way.
Perhaps there is an application for us:
Hebrews 13:7 ESV
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:17 ESV
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Authority is not a bad thing. Authority is something Christians should welcome. Authority is godliness working through those who love us for our good. Seek it. Obey it. Strive for that authority in your life.
Praise You Father that You anoint even today those who speak Your grace into our lives.
Praise You Son that You are our ultimate authority and that You make us more like You through proper authority.
Praise You Spirit that You show us in Your Word how we can and should change.
Pursuing authority in our lives together,
Pastor Greg
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