1Samuel 26:11 The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go..
For the second time, David refused to kill Saul who was pursuing him to kill him. David entered into the camp where Saul and his men were sleeping. Abishai wanted to kill Saul with his own spear, thinking that God gave them this opportunity. But David forbid him, saying he would not touch the Lord’s anointed.
God placed Saul in power and had not yet removed him. David did not want to run ahead of God’s timing. It took remarkable faith and patience for David to restrain himself and Abishai from doing what it seemed like God was approving. David’s heart for God was stronger than his human desire for vengeance and even for self-defense. David left Saul’s destiny in God’s hands.
Trusting God to work all things together for our good does not come naturally. It is a supernatural gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Knowing God’s will