What does God reward?

Scripture

1 Samuel 24:17-21

And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil. Yes, you have been amazingly kind to me today, for when the LORD put me in a place where you could have killed me, you didn’t do it. Who else would let his enemy get away when he had him in his power? May the LORD reward you well for the kindness you have shown me today. And now I realize that you are surely going to be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will flourish under your rule. Now swear to me by the LORD that when that happens you will not kill my family and destroy my line of descendants!” (NLT)

Observation

Your character is displayed in the unexpectant times.  David had an opportunity to kill his enemy Saul but he didn't.  He spared his life and trusted God for his future.

1. David repaid good for evil.

2. David showed kindness to a man who try to kill him.

3. God rewarded David.

4. David became king without killing Saul.

5. David won the hearts of the people.

Application

1.  Do good to those who do evil to me.

2. Never take vengeance.

3. Never seek position

4. Trust God to take care of my enemies

5. Trust God to get me where he wants me when he wants me there.

Prayer

Father develop that kind of character in me.  May my faith in you be so strong that I will show kindness to my enemies and trust you with my future.