Stop Drifting & Come Home
Do you feel like you are drifting spiritually? There is something and someone that could help.
Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.
At this point, David and Abishai sneak into Saul's camp, swipe the spear and jar of water, and position themselves on a hill far from Saul. Here is what happens next in verses 14-16:
And David called to the army, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, “Will you not answer, Abner?” Then Abner answered, “Who are you who calls to the king?” And David said to Abner, “Are you not a man? Who is like you in Israel? Why then have you not kept watch over your lord the king? For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord. This thing that you have done is not good. As the Lord lives, you deserve to die, because you have not kept watch over your lord, the Lord's anointed. And now see where the king's spear is and the jar of water that was at his head.” — 1 Samuel 26:14-16
Have you ever found yourself drifting? Difting from responsibilities that you know are yours alone?
We all drift. We get tired, possibly lazy, and drop the ball.
That's precisely what Abner has done. He has dropped the ball. The one thing he was responsible for doing was protecting the Lord's anointed, but in this story, he is found sleeping on the job rather than doing his job. This puts everyone at risk, but especially the "Lord's anointed"—Saul!
So David literally calls Abner out in front of everyone, which I assume was rather embarrassing for Abner, and Saul, and the entire army of 3000 men.
No one likes this experience, especially when it happens publicly.
But the truth is sometimes we all need it.
So maybe today, if you are drifting, it's time to be vulnerable instead of made vulnerable. Be vulnerable about your spiritual drift. Get honest with yourself about it. Find a believer to help who is through the same drift and who can point the way out. If you can be vulnerable and vigilant, it will save you shame and a lot of public embarrassment.
If this hits home today and you have been drifting and feel it's time for a more profound change, you need to know that sometimes the drift we experience isn't just about everyday slip-ups. It's the slippery slide of sin that separates us from God. It reveals a more prominent and deeper longing that can only be satisfied by God.
The good news is that no matter how far you’ve drifted, God has not moved. He’s right where he’s always been, ready to welcome you home, no matter the distance of your drift. God invites you into a relationship where you don’t just survive your spiritual drift—you thrive in a spiritual relationship with him.
If you’re ready to stop drifting and begin new, you can make a choice today. Choose to surrender your ways, will, weariness, and wandering and accept His salvation and leadership in your life. Jesus's life, death, and resurrection are the only solution to your spiritual drift. If you are ready to do that, you can choose Jesus right now.
If you are ready to do that right now, write "I choose Jesus" in the comments below.
Let me pray for you:
“Jesus, I know I’ve been drifting, and I want to come back to You. I’m done wandering, and I’m ready to surrender my life to You. Forgive me, guide me, and help me walk with You daily. Amen.”
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Ask This:
- Where in your life do you sense a drift from God’s purpose, and what steps can you take to refocus?
- Who could you reach out to for accountability and support in restoring your spiritual walk?
Do This:
Stop Drifting and come home.
Pray This:
Lord, I admit I’ve been drifting and need Your guidance to return to You. Help me surrender my heart fully and walk closely with You each day. Amen.
Play This:
Broken Together.