Responding God's Way

David and his men returned to their camp, in 1 Samuel 30, and found they had been raided by the Amalekites.  All of the women and children had been taken away along with all of their possessions.  Many were talking about stoning David to death, because they were upset about their families.  But David found strength in the Lord (v. 6), pursued their enemies, and brought their families back to safety.

Verse 6 says that David was “greatly distressed” when the men were talking about stoning him.  He could have handled this situation in many different ways.  He could have ran away.  He could have accepted defeat and given up.  He could have fought with the men who wanted to kill him.  But instead he turned to God.

What do you do in situations where people are over the top angry with you?  David stepped back and assessed the situation: “Am I the evil that people are upset about?  Or am I the easy target for anger?”  The best thing to do in situations like this is turn to God, and allow Him to speak to us what our responses should be.

Speak to me during the battles of my life, Lord.  Give me the vision to see the evils that people are truly upset about.  Direct my paths so that my responses are according to your will and purpose.  Amen.