Like Two Heavy Weights in the Ring, Saul and David, in the Cave at En GediThe Gospel of John tells us: the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it. See John 1:5.
David has the opportunity to pounce on Saul, to snuff out the Lord's anointed one in the dark, dark cave at En Gedi. It's a cave, Saul is cornered. It's a cave, Saul is alone. It's a cave, Saul has dropped his pants to take care of business. It's a cave, a picture perfect place for his burial.
Has God's providence set the table or what?!! Jump on it, David!
David's own men, as well, chime in; they are in the cave with him saying, This is the Day! (see 1 Samuel 24:4) One writer suggests they were singing like Sunday school kids, This is the day, This is the day that the Lord has made...
But the darkness does not overtake the light; the light conquers all!
David spares the life of Saul. Rather than acting with man-originated answers to take care of his troubles, to take vengeance, he seeks God's way for the coming of the kingdom.
Here is yet one more story of David learning patience. Ten years of learning patience! David entrusted himself to Him who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23).
G. Mark Sumpter
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