May 17, 2011

5-17-11 Tuesday, 7:14 am Springfield, 39 degrees (almost a record low)

Bethany’s surgery on her foot went well yesterday, and her recovery started well in the afternoon. She will rest and recover at home for the next several weeks, not being able to put weight on her foot for 4 weeks. As her father, I struggled with the risks she encountered with the anesthesia and the surgery, and I was most relieved when her surgeon came and gave us the good report of the successful operation.

I Sam 21

David procures bread for his men for Ahimelech the priest. It is the bread of the presence, used ceremoniously by the priest. He inquired if David’s men had “kept themselves from women”, and David assured him that they had. He gave him the bread, and then the sword of Goliath as Doeg the Edomite, a servant of Saul, was watching (he would later report this to Saul).

David was fleeing from Saul and went to Achish, king of Gath. Fearing for his life, he feigned insanity, drooling and acting crazy. This behavior was repulsive to Achish, and he dismissed David.

David was courageous, creative, and cunning, as evidenced in this chapter. He used all his wits and took great risks. Guide me today Lord as I work in your kingdom, building and strengthening the church, and reaching new souls for eternity.