1 Chronicles 14:14-17 Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said to him, Go not up after them; turn away from them… I. GOD'S ANSWER TO MAN'S PRAYER. 1. Prayer for knowledge of duty. 2. Prayer for assurance of Success. II. GOD'S HELP IN MAN'S CIRCUMSTANCES. III. GOD'S SIGNAL FOR MAN'S ACTION. We need not only to know, and strength to obey God's will, but the signal to "go" at the right time. A detachment on one occasion waited for orders, longed to join their comrades in battle, instead of standing in silence, exposed to danger. At length Wellington gave the command, and the attack was successful. "They serve who stand and wait." (J. Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. |
    |