Read 1 Samuel 22:13-15 – Then Saul said to him, “Why have you conspired against me, you and the son of Jesse, in that you have given him bread and a sword, and have inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as it is this day?”
So Ahimelech answered the king and said, “And who among all your servants is as faithful as David, who is the king’s son-in-law, who goes at your bidding, and is honorable in your house? Did I then begin to inquire of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king impute anything to his servant, or to any in the house of my father. For your servant knew nothing of all this, little or much.” (NKJV)
Saul’s attitude toward David is creating chaos in the ranks. Many feel caught in the middle, unaware of the king’s animosity toward the one who has been his strongest general. Here, Ahimelech is compromised, not realizing that by helping David, he had angered the king. In a few verses Saul will have his demanded vengeance. While this story proves tragic for Ahimelech and the priests, it also underscores David’s integrity. Saul has unjustifiable evil intent toward David, but David has not responded in kind. His support of Saul has been unwavering, even though he cannot understand his master’s anger. Can you be faithful when you’re misunderstood and mistreated? Sometimes, we can even feel that God has been unfair to us. Can you remain faithful and speak well of your Master, even then? This is a true test of faithfulness.
– Dr. Mike Clarensau serves as Senior Director of the Healthy Church Network of the Assemblies of God.
National Men’s Leadership Conference: March 8-10, 2012 . Dallas, Texas . www.men.ag.org
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