Out Of The Cave

 "The prophet Gad said to David, 'Do not stay in the stronghold; depart, and go to the land of Judah.'
So David departed and went into the forest of Hereth."
I Samuel 22:5

David was fleeing for his life from Saul and found safety in the cave of Adullam. The cave was a good safe place for David to hide, a good defensive position out of harms way and out of the reach of Saul. Because David was settled in a nice safe place it seems odd that the Lord would command him to leave the security of the cave and go back to Judah, yet that's what the Lord told David to do.

I love the faith of David. He did not complain nor hesitate in obeying the Lord. He was willing to leave his place of security and trust God. David by faith knew that his true defense was not in a cave but walking in obedience with the Lord, so he obeyed. If David had looked to the cave as a refuge rather than God, he would have limited how God could use him. It's difficult to lead as a king from a cave.

The world in which we live is not a safe place, and the temptation for us all is to take a defensive posture and seek a protective place. Be careful that you do not limit what God may have for you, remember He is the defender of your family, He is your strong tower and protector. Your safety is always found in following close to Him and He may be leading you out of the cave....trust Him.