When it's wise to hide

1 Samuel  20:24 So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat.

 it is  foolish and presumptuous for us to face danger headlong when we can do something either to avert or escape it.

David acted wisely according to the text, it had been very clear to him that his life was no longer safe with King Saul. He had seen clear signs to confirm his fear.

David opted to start away with the support of Jonathan, his friend  and close confident.

It might have been too foolish to think that since God had chosen him to be king, He would have prevented Saul from killing him, even if he was careless with his own life. He did what was right, ran away and hid

We need to learn from David, God's promises of protection, guidance, and deliverance are not to make us complacent, negligence, foolish or presumptuous.

There are certain things God would not do for us, when are supposed to avoid danger, we must do as much as God is giving us the grace.

God instructed Joseph to hide Jesus away in Egypt from the onslaught of Herod. Should we be less wise?

Don't be careless with your own life and safety, the help of God will only come when you have exhausted your strength and wisdom as human.

Be wise, God bless you.

Prayer key:

1. Lord, thank you for another day like this in Jesus name.

2. Lord, help me not to be careless with my life in Jesus name.

3. When my wisdom as man could not save me, Lord send help in Jesus name.

4. Thank you for answered prayers in Jesus name. Amen.