Despite being betrayed by his friends, David didn’t quit or try for shortcuts to God’s plan for his life. Even when Saul, who he served, wanted to bring him down, David continued to honor Saul and waited for God’s plan instead of seizing power himself.

David carefully chose his steps past the slippery slopes around the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Bad to find the Tree of Life.

David spent time with God, learning to be the right person in each situation.

A Riddle: Where do those who do injustice fall?

Question 1: Have you ever felt driven away by injustice?

Question 2: Have you ever felt overwhelmed by “the river of God’s delights” during a season of chaos? If so, what happened?

Job

Job is another Old Testament hero who discovered how to be the right person all the time. Can you see him wading in and stirring the pot in a servant leadership, resilient, loving way?

In Conclusion

When we spend enough time with God, He transforms us. Acts of service ooze out of us because they are who we become. Sometimes we discover the Garden of Eden in the midst of chaos.

In Psalm 36, David wrestles with his options. He spells out the injustice to make sure God understands his pain. Then, he prayerfully finds his way forward toward the Tree of Life.

Question: How do we not ignore or distance ourselves from difficult situations while remaining true to who we are?