Israel Needs a King Who Is On God's Side (1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54)

“God is not on your side, but you can be on God’s side. We know if we are

on God’s side if we are dedicated to fulfill his purposes, his agenda, and

for his glory…God was not on David’s side, per se, but David was on God’s

side. He was not expecting God to achieve his goals, but had committed

himself to God’s goals, this is why he prays (Psalm 57:2) ‘I cry out to God

Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.’ And he states with

confidence (Psalm 138:8) ‘The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me…’…We

think that Saul is insane for thinking that God is blessing his endeavors

and helping him to catch David; that God is blessing those who help him get

what he wants. But how many professing Christians believe and act the same

way? Confidently pursuing our own agenda, our own desires, our own

purposes, and then expecting that God will come alongside and help us out?