Band on the Run
Posted by Dion Todd October 17th, 2024 906 Views 25 Comments
Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me. Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah. But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. Psalms 3:1-3 WEB.
David wrote these words while on the run from his son Absalom who plotted to kill David and become king in his place. Almost everyone David knew turned against him and sided with Absalom. David's life fell apart overnight, and his family sought to kill him. David had to leave town and hide, even though he was the rightful king of Israel (2 Samuel 15:14).
Sadly, David had earned this, for his actions had brought it on him. David had previously had an affair with a beautiful woman named Bathsheba while her husband was away in the army. She became pregnant. So, David had her husband Uriah killed in battle to cover it up. Then he married Bathsheba. It looked like a pious act. The generous king took in a poor pregnant widow whose husband had been killed in battle, but God knew the truth.
The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to confront David about it in 2 Samuel 12:11: "This is what Yahweh says: "Behold, I will raise up evil against you out of your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he will lie with your wives in the sight of this sun. For you did this secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel and before the sun." Three chapters later, it all happened. David was on the run, and someone else was lying with his wives on a rooftop in front of everyone (2 Samuel 16:22).
It was during this time that David wrote Psalms 3. David and his band of followers were on the run, but they continued to praise God and even wrote songs about it. David wrote that God was a shield about him to protect him from harm, even though there were thousands of people chasing him at the time. The Lord was his glory (splendor, honor, and wealth), and the Lord lifted (exalted) his head. Though David had earned this hardship, God was still with him, and He did protect him from harm.
David recognized that his promotion didn't come from a man, nor would his demotion come from a man. David trusted that the Lord would resolve it, and He did. While pursuing David, Absalom got his head caught in the fork of a tree and came to a quick ending (2 Samuel 18:9). God used a simple unmoving tree to bring down the prideful Absalom.
Even if you have rightfully earned what you are going through, continue your relationship with God. Learn the attitude of David. Sing praises to His name, and it will invite His presence into your situation, especially when times are bad. Give the problems to God, and know He will make things right. He will protect you through it and exalt you in due time. Our promotion comes from the Lord, and no one can take it away unless He allows it.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You today. My life is in Your hands, and You are in control of what happens to me. No one has the power to snatch me from Your hand. Please fulfill Your will in my life. Guide me, teach me, speak to me, and through me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Madalyn Myers commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
7 hours ago
When all those Challenges hit me a few weeks ago deep inside I wanted to say forget Everything and break out and run from my problems But it was faith and prayer that caused those problems to change. My Prayers and this ministries prayer brought about change and help me face it. Lord knows I had so many emotions And God helped me to get it together. I love these Devotional Readings because they are very Educational and uplifting.
Dan Remley
3 hours ago
Amen Madalyn ❤️ I am glad that the Lord brought you peace and comfort friend ❤️
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
6 hours ago
Amen and Amen!!! Dear Heavenly Father I put my hope and trust in You, and You alone!!! Even the ones closest to us down here on earth disappoint us, even hurt us at times, but our God is true to His word, He never changes, He is my source of strength!!! Thank you, my Lord and God!!! 🙏
Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
8 hours ago
Thank you for being there for me, even when I don’t deserve it.
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
15 hours ago
Good morning, family, happy Thursday 🌻💛!
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
16 hours ago
Heavenly Father Please Fulfill Your Will In My Life Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
15 hours ago
Amen, Good morning everyone!
Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
9 hours ago
Lord,be with me today and always. Guide me and let me do your will. Help me to make good smart decisions and fulfill what you have planned for me. Amen ❤️
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
12 hours ago
Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏!!
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
16 hours ago
Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You today. My life is in Your hands, and You are in control of what happens to me. No one has the power to snatch me from Your hand. Please fulfill Your will in my life. Guide me, teach me, speak to me, and through me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
17 hours ago
Your will be done in my life, Amen!
Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
17 hours ago
Jesus,I trust You. My life is in Your hands.
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Band on the Run
18 hours ago
Heavenly Father, Thank you for not giving up on me and always being there for me! In Jesus name , Amen!
Dan Remley
3 hours ago
Good afternoon Susan❤️