1 Samuel 29-30

God is always at work! Even when our circumstances are such that we are being denied something that we desire, remember Paul's words to the church of Rome, "...all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purposes..."

Here, we see that David was not allowed to enter the battle, one that he most certainly assumed would secure his throne over Israel. But God knew that his family and the families of his men were at risk from the Amalekites, and if David and his men had joined the fight, it is very likely that they would have lost all that was most precious to them.

Remember, even in momentary disappointment, look for God's ultimate good.

Pastor Fred