Where are You Running

When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. 1 Samuel 19:18

This was the last time, David could no longer remain in the house of Saul. Saul had attempted to kill David twice by spear but David eluded Saul. David escaped and went away, where would he go? Where could he go? David goes to Samuel the prophet.

Although David led thousands into war, and was a skilled warrior himself David, did not take matters into his own hands. David could of let a coup, he had won the hearts of the people, he had won the heart of the son of the king. David could of took the kingdom into his hand by his own strength and influence but he didn't. David ran. Where did David go? David went to "Naioth" which means habitation. It's believed that Naioth was a place where there may have been a school of prophets. Wait a minute here's a war man, he doesn't go where there are shields, he doesn't go where there are swords, David runs to where there's "word". I think the name of the place is important to identify. Naioth means "Habitation". How many times have I run away from things only to drag out a problem, drag out suffering, and drag out my searching. David teaches to run to the place of "God's habitation" to the presence of the Lord. Why? Because nothing can compare or compete against a word from God. Even when Saul's men showed up they ended up being filled with the presence of the Lord and started prophesying. Saul shows up himself and could not go against David because he to started prophesying. If you run, better yet when you run, run into the presence of the Lord, where the habitation of God is. Where God dwells you will find strength, encouragement, and a word that can carry you. Where are you running?

Lord I want to run into your presence daily, where there is a word of encouragement, strength and peace. Help me to find you in the midst of what feels at times like chaos and hectic living. Thank you Lord for your word today, in Jesus name, amen.