October 27, 2023

Author: Pastor David Miner
October 27, 2023

Reading: 1 Samuel 26 Optional Reading: 1 Samuel 25, 27, 28
“11 The LORD forbid that I should put out my hand against the LORD’S anointed. But take now the spear that is at his head and the jar of water and let us go.” 1 Samuel 26:11

“Our boss is such a jerk,” Lynn commented to her friend Chandan as they left the meeting.
“He is just trying to give us good leadership,” Chandan responded.
“But they are so out-of-date. I wish I did not have to attend these weekly meetings,” replied Lynn.
“Maybe if we support him, it will go better,” said Chandan.
“Oh, so you are on his side now?” replied Lynn.
Criticism. Have you ever spent time criticizing your boss, your leaders including our president, your teachers, your pastor? Of course, you have. It is a normal thing to do. But that does not make it right.
In the Bible story we see David in a difficult situation with King Saul. Saul wanted to kill David. Meanwhile, David fled here and there, managing always to escape. But in this situation, David had a chance to eliminate King Saul once and for all. Strangely, David refused. Why? Because he knew God had made Saul king. To hurt Saul, much as he may have deserved it, would invite God’s anger.
Criticizing and putting down the people God has put into positions of leadership in your life is wrong. God wants you to respect and value those people, even if they do make a mistake now and then. What will you do next time someone criticizes your leaders?

Jesus, help me to support my leaders, even when I think they are wrong. Amen.

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