God’s Promises Are Better Than The Odds | 1 Samuel 24:16-19

Are you playing the odds or trusting in the promises of God?

Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.

We have listened to David's speech after coming out of the cave to address Saul for the last couple of days. Today, we finally listen to how Saul responds in 1 Samuel 24:16-19.

As soon as David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil. And you have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the Lord put me into your hands. For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? So may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day. — 1 Samuel 24:16-19

A Bipolar King
After all that has happened, Saul’s reaction is strange—almost bipolar. He shifts from being David's sworn enemy to calling him "son," a reminder that David is his son-in-law, despite his earlier rants where he referred to him only as “the son of Jesse.” But here, Saul confesses his wrongdoing and David's righteousness. It’s a moment of clarity, brief as it may be, where Saul recognizes David’s honor and even asks God to reward him.

Who would’ve predicted this outcome? David has been hunted like an animal by Saul, yet this moment reveals something profound—God's promise to David stands firm. Despite the odds, despite Saul’s anger and jealousy, David’s future as king remains secure because God declared it.

When we face tough times and feel the odds stacked against us, it’s easy to think that God’s promises won’t hold up. But this passage reminds us that no enemy, no circumstance, no obstacle can thwart God's plans for us. Like David, we can trust God to be faithful to His word.

So, what promise from God do you need to hang onto today? Pick one below, read it, recall it, and rely on it.

7 Promises To Remember
Here are seven promises you can cling to today as a believer in the Lord:

1 | God’s Presence in Trials
Matthew 28:20 – “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

2 | Strength in Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

3 | Peace Beyond Understanding
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

4 | Provision for Needs
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

5 | Victory Over Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

6 | Rest for the Weary
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

7 | Love and Eternal Life
Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come... will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Ask This:
How can you remind yourself of God’s promises during difficult times?
What enemy or challenge are you currently facing that requires trust in God’s faithfulness
Do This:
Pick a promise above, read it, recall it, and rely on it.

Pray This:
Lord, I thank You for Your unwavering promises and faithfulness in my life. Help me to trust in You, especially when I face challenges that seem overwhelming. Amen.

Play This:
Promises.