”Now the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold; depart, and go to the land of Judah.” So David departed and went into the forest of Hereth.“
I Samuel 22:5 NKJV
a. Now the prophet Gad said to David: David enjoyed support and aid from the prophets. Saul’s dealings with the prophets (such as Samuel) was almost always negative because Saul resisted the word of God. David received God’s word.
b. Go to the land of Judah: Gad counseled David to leave his own stronghold and to go back to the very stronghold of Saul. This probably wasn’t what David wanted to hear but he obeyed anyway. David had to learn to trust God in the midst of danger, not on the other side of danger.
i. “Hereby also God would exercise David’s faith, and wisdom, and courage; and so prepare him for the kingdom, and uphold and increase his reputation among the people.” (Poole)
(Guzik)
Faith, Wisdom and Courage!
After we wait on the Lord and He speaks to us we need to accept God’s exercise, have faith, wisdom and courage to step out of our stronghold and to trust God.
When the Lord led us to adoption we did exactly that when others tried to discourage us but we obeyed anyway.
Has God counseled you to step out (depart) your stronghold?
Blessings
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