2 Sam. 15, 16 [The Message]

David was fleeing Jerusalem for his life. His rebellious son Absalom was effectively returning to the city to upend David and sit on Israel’s throne. This crushing experience for David was even heightened by the railing accusations and contempt being hurled at him by Shimei, one of Saul’s relatives. The man followed David as he fled his home, cursing and throwing stones at him. For a man who was the king, this had to be tough to endure. Yet, David permitted it and declared, “My own son is trying to kill me! Why shouldn’t this man from the tribe of Benjamin want me dead even more? Let him curse all he wants. Maybe the Lord did tell him to curse me.”

Whether or not God sent him, God allowed it. If David had any confidence in himself, this must have been extremely humbling. At this point, David had only his trust in God to sustain him.

Actually, that’s all we really need to survive in life.