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1 Samuel 21, 22

King David, a man of war, had a relationship with God. He brought a giant Ð who stood between the Israelites and peace Ð down. He unsettled the arch enemy (Philistines) of the Israelites on numerous occasions. David was anointed to be king, years before he actually became the king. Despite his knowing, he did not upset the plan of God for his life by trying to get to the throne before the appointed time. David did not play God. How often have you caused a diversion for yourself in an attempt to make the plans of God happen before GodÕs appointed time? He had the life of the reigning king (Saul) in his hand so many times when he was being chased by Saul. Yet David did not take SaulÕs life. David could have killed Saul and become the King before GodÕs time. He had good reason to kill Saul, but he chose to run and hide from cave to cave, wilderness to wilderness, and from one priest to another. Knowing well enough that he was going to be a king down the line, he made a worthy statement while he was trying to keep his family safe. 1 Samuel 22:3, ÒThen David went from there to Mizpah of Moab; and he said to the king of Moab, ÔPlease let my father and mother come here with you, till I know what God will do for me.ÕÓ This a statement from a man that already knew what God was going to do for him. He maintained his composure and never allowed his destiny depart from him; he constantly kept in touch with God. Indeed, you know where He is taking you, but you donÕt have to upset GodÕs plan for your life by enforcing your time and plan. Wait until you know what God will do.