One detail that comes up throughout the life of David is the way David constantly inquires of the Lord before doing things. It is telling of David’s character and faith. We see him doing this here at the beginning of chapter 23. How often do you include God in your decision making? It is not that you need God’s permission or specific direction for every little thing you do. However, it is important to include God in your decision-making processes, particularly for those important life decisions. Don’t expect God to always answer with a clear ‘YES’ or ‘NO’. What God often does is highlight considerations that we may have overlooked. He will also reveal things in our hearts that might distort our judgement. And he may also allow some ‘red flags’ to become manifest in the situation. There are many reasons why it is important to inquire of God as David does here. It is an important part of what it means to walk with God. Remember that you are under God’s authority. Your life is not your own to dispose of as you desire. It is important, therefore, that you make all your decisions with God’s guidance. Allow his Spirit within you to bring light and wisdom to every situation. If you do this, you will be able to move through life’s decisions confidently and calmly.
Submit your decision making to God.
Read 1 Samuel 23:1-6
