1 Samuel 24:3-21 ~ This is the Day

 

1 Samuel 24:3-21

Saul took three thousand picked men from all Israel 

and went in search of David and his men 

in the direction of the wild goat crags.

When he came to the sheepfolds along the way, he found a cave, 

which he entered to relieve himself.

David and his men were occupying the inmost recesses of the cave.

David's servants said to him, 

"This is the day of which the LORD said to you, 

'I will deliver your enemy into your grasp; 

do with him as you see fit.'"

So David moved up and stealthily cut off an end of Saul's mantle.

Afterward, however, David regretted that he had cut off 

an end of Saul's mantle.

He said to his men,

"The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, 

the LORD's anointed, as to lay a hand on him, 

for he is the LORD's anointed."

With these words David restrained his men 

and would not permit them to attack Saul.

Saul then left the cave and went on his way.

David also stepped out of the cave, calling to Saul, 

"My lord the king!"

When Saul looked back, David bowed to the ground in homage and asked Saul: "Why do you listen to those who say, 

'David is trying to harm you'?

You see for yourself today that the LORD just now delivered you 

into my grasp in the cave.

I had some thought of killing you, but I took pity on you instead.

I decided, 'I will not raise a hand against my lord, 

for he is the LORD's anointed and a father to me.'

Look here at this end of your mantle which I hold.

Since I cut off an end of your mantle and did not kill you, 

see and be convinced that I plan no harm and no rebellion.

I have done you no wrong, 

though you are hunting me down to take my life.

The LORD will judge between me and you, 

and the LORD will exact justice from you in my case.

I shall not touch you.

The old proverb says, 'From the wicked comes forth wickedness.'

So I will take no action against you.

Against whom are you on campaign, O king of Israel?

Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog, or a single flea!

The LORD will be the judge; he will decide between me and you.

May he see this, and take my part,

and grant me justice beyond your reach!"

When David finished saying these things to Saul, Saul answered, 

"Is that your voice, my son David?"

And Saul wept aloud.

Saul then said to David: "You are in the right rather than I; 

you have treated me generously, while I have done you harm.

Great is the generosity you showed me today, 

when the LORD delivered me into your grasp

and you did not kill me.

For if a man meets his enemy, does he send him away unharmed?

May the LORD reward you generously for what you have done this day.

And now, I know that you shall surely be king 

and that sovereignty over Israel shall come into your possession."

Karma. The Spiritual world. Is always part of our lives in God. The Cause and effect. CS Lewis would have called this, "The Old Magic."  And has been in diligent since the Lord God Almighty said, 

"Let There Be LIGHT."

We prove the point from Genesis onward.

Genesis 15:1

After these things 

The Word of the LORD 

came unto Abram in a vision, saying, 

"Fear not, Abram: I am thy Shield, and thy exceeding great Reward."

Karma. We always ask who recognized Jesus first. Let's go to a Higher Level.

Another Cave. People who return after a life after death experience frequently say the Kingdom of Heaven is right at hand. Close. The walls vanish and Heaven is here.

Who would sit next to Jesus, other than God The Almighty?  Mary saved Jesus Christ in Life many times. Saving Him to be born, saving Him to take all of them to Egypt. Knowing to bring Him back to the Nation of Israel.  Giving Him such a wonderful childhood, Gospels mention the close intimacy of Mary and Joseph and their family twice. During the hidden years, acknowledging Love and Joy.  Making sure they went back for Him after shockingly leaving Christ behind. Love over Judgment.  Kicking off the Ministry of Jesus.  Trying to save Him from the Plan of God. Dealing with infamy of being yelled about. Biblically. The Talmud recorded the gossip of the Sanhedrin regarding Mary.  Mary being admired to make sure Good Friday had family attending in her sister. And an Adoption.

Who deserves Good Karma?

Not just Mary, John, the Beloved Son by Adoption. On Good Friday.

Karma. 

The big question, who recognized Jesus as Christ first? Andrew and John the Baptist.  The big question is, who was the first to see Jesus again after the Resurrection and Ascension. Who? John.

Revelation 1

Abba, Father!

And in Jesus - This Hope.

Faith and Love

 - We will rise up 

Believing Jesus

Amen!

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You, Jesus The Lord