God's Goodness to Us

Psalm 142:7 (New International Version)

"Set me free from my prison,
that I may praise your name.
Then the righteous will gather about me
because of your goodness to me."

David prob wrote this in a cave (1 Sam22). At this time he was running away from Saul who wanted to kill him. The sweet thing here is that, for the first time, we see his family showing support to him. Just as in the story of Joseph back in Genesis, and Jesus in his day, David's brothers grew to appreciate him and were ready to sign up with him. Also,in this cave that, not only his father's household gathers, but also 400 other good men. 1 Chronicles 12:8-18 describes the men from the tribes of Gad, Benjamin and Judah who began to follow him about this time, and stresses their bravery and boldness. These would become known as David's Mighty Men, who really turned Israel upside down and back to God.

How true isn't it?

If we have frens around us who are righteous, it is God's goodness to us.

Love,sk