Title: Unappreciated / Topic: Serving God

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 23; Psalm 31; Psalm 54; Matthew 7

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:12 Again David asked, "Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men to Saul?" And the LORD said, "They will."

Observation: After saving the people of Keilah from certain defeat at the hands of the Philistines, Saul has heard of David's whereabouts and is coming after him. Here, David asks the Lord if the people will hand him over to Saul and the Lord says, "They will."

Application: No good deed goes unpunished. Sometimes the people you help the most can turn on you. But we can learn to trust only in God, and to do all that we do for His approval only and not for the approval of others. This is far preferable to getting cynical against people or just deciding not to help people for fear of being burned. David did the right thing. The people of Keilah did not do the right thing. Keep on doing the right thing.

Prayer: Lord help me to do everything as unto you. And may I not worry about those who do not appreciate the care and assistance that I have given to them in Your name. May I continue to do right whether or not it is appreciated.
This I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.