And when the boy came to the place of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” 1 Samuel 20:37 – To the boy that was picking up Jonathan’s arrows, this response from Jonathon that the arrows were a little beyond him would have meant nothing, yet for David it would have been the phrase he hated to hear and that changed his whole life. That phrase meant that indeed King Saul was seeking David and that it was no longer safe for David to say in the palace. David would have to leave his home, his wife, his friends, his army, and his people. Instead of eating at the king’s table and leading the army of Israel, David would now be a fugitive and outcast for years until the death of Saul. What David said to Jonathan at the start of the chapter makes this even harder, “What have I done? What is my guilt?” David was innocent, yet still was forced to make such a hard change. We too may find ourselves stepping away from a blessed season and into a hard one. It may come along with phrases like, “the results are in, you have cancer,” or “I don’t love you anymore.” And we may also be guiltless in all this, yet still finding ourselves experiencing this unwanted life change. When this happens, know it’s alright to weep for what is being left behind, just like David did. Trust through God is still on the throne and trust all this is being handled by Him. He will never leave you nor forsake you, and if a change like this is occurring in your life, God is aware and God is going to use it somehow for His glory. Remain faithful and remain in pursuit of Jesus. Changes like this are never easy, but have confidence that the Lord will always be with you in whatever season He takes you into. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2897
Question To Ponder: What could be a phrase that you hear that changes your life forever?
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