In I Samuel 22-24, David consistently escapes Saul, but only because God is directing his path (Proverbs 16:9). David even opts for the high road by choosing not to kill God's annoited (I Sam. 24:4, 10). The key verse has to be I Sam. 24:12. David has plenty of time for revenge against his guilty enemy, yet he determines in his heart to allow "the Lord to judge" between he and Saul. That decision had to have required a lot of faith. Most people today who know they have been wronged decide to take things in their own hands. Yet David knew his God well enough to know that God had everything under control (Proverbs 16:1). Next time you have been wronged, opt for the high road: forgive (Mt. 6:12), pray for your enemy (Mt. 5:44), and leave the vengeance aspect in God's hands (2 Thessalonians 1:6-7).
Jesus rightfully continues his raid against the Pharisees (Luke 12:1-12). Then he speaks a parable that fits well with our generation because it deals with the topic of "greed" (Luke 14:15). Verses 22-31 reassure us that keeping God first in our lives is the antidote to worry. Whathever you find yourself worried about, go ahead and give it over to God.
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