Psalm 52:7 (KJV)
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
This Psalm purportedly was David’s response when Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, came to tell him that Doeg had told Saul David had been at Nob. Upon this report, Saul had the priests at Nob summoned and then killed at the hands of Doeg. David’s response was not so much grief for the priests, although 1 Samuel 22:22 speaks of that, but of the arrogance of Doeg.
I’d put it like this: what had happened to the priests was done and over. It was terrible and gross, but it was done and could not be resolved. Doeg, on the other hand, was a present matter that could be addressed.
And David addressed him, not by taking vengeance but in prayer. And by recalling God’s ultimate victory over everything that trusts in the abundance of riches and strengthens himself in his wickedness.
Doeg appeared to be the mighty man. He had the favor of the king and the power to destroy those who stood in his way. But David knew something Doeg did not. The goodness of God endureth continually. Doeg trusted in what he could accomplish through wickedness. David trusted in the mercy of God.
David, as we know, was the one who ended on top. Saul lived long enough to mourn his choices but not much longer.
David lived out his days, not always in comfort, because this world is uncomfortable for the people of God, but with inner peace and the joy of his salvation.
And David lives on in eternal life.
I do not know what ultimately became of Doeg, but I do know I’d rather follow the example of David.
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Doeg trusted in his influence, his position, and his wickedness. David trusted in the mercy of God. We know which man ultimately prevailed!
Where are you placing your confidence today? In what you possess, what you can accomplish, or in the God whose goodness endureth continually?
Don't let the temporary success of wickedness shake your faith. Follow David's example. Trust God, leave the outcome in His hands, and remember that His judgment is final!
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