A CAVE DWELLER MEETS A DIVINE APPOINTMENT

A day in the life of David

SOMEONE IS AT THE DOOR

Let be completely honest with you about how I feel today; I am not so certain of what’s God’s plan is for me. Yet in the middle of my melancholy, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the story of David when he was running for his life from King Saul. He had to leave his home and flee to caves like a common criminal because of this jealous man. By this time the prophet Samuel had privately anointed David to be king; still the fulfillment of God’s plan for him seem to be far from becoming a reality.

The promise of God looked hopeless and even dead. Yet, as David hid in a dark and dirty cave, God brought Him men in the number of 400 who were distressed, in debt and discontented and they needed to be ministered to. The Lord handed David a divine appointment to help these men right in the middle of his own personal dilemma.

Really! The last thing David needed was to be surrounded by more problems. If anything, after running for his life daily, and watching out for Saul’s spies, David probably did not have any strength left to encourage himself in the Lord, let alone others. Still in all, David in the most difficult moments of his life took on this challenge and began encouraging, and teaching these men in the ways of God. David learned that even in isolation you can still do the Lord’s work.

BEING A LIGHT WHILE SITTING IN THE DARK

In the darkness of the cave at Adullam, David became a light to them. As time progressed, these men became different, stronger, renewed, and transformed in their mind, and souls. They became like David in a sense. They took on his character, strength, and faith. They were like an image of David himself. These men learned to fight and overcome their internal battles before they fought external ones. They became warriors against depression, and hopelessness before they were warriors in the battle front. They were no longer weak men, they were now David’s Mighty Men and ready to serve their leader and his people.

David is known to be a type of Christ and in the same manner when we begin to spend time with Jesus, learn from him, and serve his people; we will become transformed in His image and likeness. May I just say to all my readers that despite our busy schedules, issues of life, and even weaknesses, let us rise up and help one another. We become better people when we give of ourselves. We become stronger when helping others in their pursuit of God. Our faith is elevated when we serve and encourage the body. I believe this is unity & teamwork in its highest form.

WE ALL NEED SOMEONE!

I believe David also needed these men. God was using them to shape him into the king that He promised. This trial was difficult yet needful for him. Truly, there would be no people for him to rule without first serving those broken men in need. No palace without pressure. No kingdom blessing without the cave experience.

You may not actually be in a cave like David was but you are somewhere where people need you. Take that opportunity to help others grow beyond their capability. Be a servant and a leader to them. Show them the way to overcome with the talents and resources God gave you. Take some time and be God’s mighty people today. Let us be a light on a hill and a tower of strength where they can run to. May we represent the likeness of Christ to all whom God puts in our path, caves, and dwelling places. Let your personal Adullam become the place where you don’t hide to survive but instead help others to THRIVE! The time is now!

A divine appointment awaits you.

Thanks for visiting.

Blessings – Steven Gomez

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