Cornered by Deception | 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Are you cornered by a deception?

Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.

Today, we begin 1 Samuel 28. This chapter is interesting, to say the least. For the most part this paints a final picture of the downward progression of Saul. But before we get to that we see one more glimpse of David and Achish as they prepare to go to war with Israel together! Here are verses 1-2:

In those days the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, “Understand that you and your men are to go out with me in the army.” David said to Achish, “Very well, you shall know what your servant can do.” And Achish said to David, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life.” — 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Here, we learn that David might be too clever and cunning. His deepfake is so convincing to the enemy king that he is convinced David should be chief of his secret service detail for life. David has overplayed his hand and now backed himself into his own corner, as he is compelled to wage war against his own people.

This is the problem with deception. The storyline must be developed; otherwise, the initial deception falls apart. This means one deception must be built on another and another. If a construction is too perfect, like David, you risk overplaying your hand and cornering yourself.

Later in this chapter, David will find a way out of this situation, but in the meantime, we are left wondering, and so is David.

When you are in a compromising position, the best thing to do is to be honest and not practice to deceive. Otherwise, the situation will become more complicated, and the deceptive storyline will become more challenging to maintain.

Is it time to stop your deception and come out from hiding?

#IntegrityMatters, #TruthOverDeception, #FaithfulLoyalty

Ask This:
When have you relied on deception to avoid conflict, and what consequences followed?
How does choosing honesty, even when risky, shape your character?
Do This:
Stop being deceptive.

Pray This:
Lord, help me walk in truth, even when it’s hard or costly. Keep me from the traps of deception and make me trustworthy in all things. Amen.

Play This:
The Struggle.