I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

2 Samuel 5. “Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?’ And the Lord said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand” (Verses 17-19). I have been thinking about this portion of scripture I am now reading. It dawned on me that David is an example of honesty Christianity. His first step always (up to this point), asking God if he was making the right step. David had been shacking up with the enemy, however, Saul is dead and Israel has made David king. So now the Philistines are seeking to kill him. What does David do? He consults God. What should we do, about every decision? Yup, got it… Consult God FIRST.