Not Taking Short Cuts

Scriptures:
1 Samuel 24:16 (NLT) The LORD knows I shouldn’t have done it,” he said to his men. “It is a serious thing to attack the LORD’s anointed one, for the LORD himself has chosen him.”
1 Samuel 24:15 (NLT) May the LORD judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”

Observation:
David already received God's promise that he will become the next King of Israel, Samuel also has anointed him to be the king of Israel. In other word, He is waiting for the fulfillment of that promise. David had some loyal followers, and they were not ordinary men, they were mighty men of war; and hence made David a respected leader. With all his might, power, followers, and "seem's like God's given opportunity (Divine timing), David could easily kill Saul. However he understood a principle of "God's anointed people." God put them there with His sovereignty for a reason. Everything will be perfect if we follow God's timing.

Application
Acknowledge the authorities God put in your life. Government, public officers, Council officers (that's right; especially during this DA application process), pastors, superior leaders, boss, parents, husbands, ministry leaders (etc). They are chosen by God to be above us; pray for them, and serve them according to God's words. Do everything as if you're doing it for God. Pray that they will make decisions and policies that will be based on Kingdom's principles

Prayer
Help me father to recognize your timing for everything in my life. Promotion comes from you. Help me to be faithful in doing the small things so you can trust me with bigger things. Help me not to be thirsty for power, respect, and fame, but let me be thirsty for God's word and wisdom. Just like David, leaders of men, able to make the right decision that determined the future of his men and his nation.