Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Samuel 21:1-2 (New Living Translation)

1 David went to the town of Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he saw him. “Why are you alone?” he asked. “Why is no one with you?”

2 “The king has sent me on a private matter,” David said. “He told me not to tell anyone why I am here. I have told my men where to meet me later.

David is fleeing King Saul. Saul wants David dead (a good reason to flee).

Seeking some refuge, David goes to the town of Nob to see Ahimelech who is a Priest. Ahimelech, knowing some of the situation with all this fleeing and killing and such, trembles and asks David, “How’s you day?”

David lies to Ahimelech the Priest.

Well, you have to understand the situation and … Nope. David lies and he lies to a Priest. But, but, but … Nope. David lies and he lies to a Priest.

David was a man after God’s own heart. He always sought after God as a guide to living. David killed lots of people. David cheated with a married woman. David did this bad thing and that bad thing and another bad thing over there and he lied to a Priest.

We are an odd lot. God still loves us and gave up Jesus for our benefit. And we lie to priests and cheat in marriage and murder people. And God still loves us.

Can I be more blessed? Can I be a little more thankful?