1st Samuel 20:3 And David swore moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knows that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the Lord lives, and as thy soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.
In the history of David’s fall we could learn valuable lessons that can translate into victory if we’re willing to be taught by God. Lessons, such as knowing one’s self, knowing what triggers spiritual weakness, and how to beef up security in times of idleness, for this is when devils are most successful in bringing to us, those tailormade temptations.
Thus, for our case study, we will review the history of David’s fall, and the history of Christ’s victory in the wilderness, for both Christ and David were the targets of tailormade temptations, and as such, we are to learn from the fall of David, as well as the success, which Christ accomplished in our behalf.
Let’s start with David, a man who was in the habit of leaning on the everlasting arms when in peril. At the time when David was being hunted down, like a wild beast by king Saul, he was at that time, living on the edge. And even though his weakness for beautiful women was still present with him, the fact of that he had to be constantly looking over his shoulder, seemed to keep his mind preoccupied for the time being.
1st Samuel 20:1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeks my life? 2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night’ and God bless!