2 Samuel 17:15-29
Psalms 3-7 relate to this gloomy page of David’s history. Fleeing from Saul was as nothing compared with this flight from his own rebel son.
But if his heart is rent, his submission and his confidence remain unshakeable. Listen to these beautiful words, "But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me". While Ahithophel is proposing an ambush, to fall upon the king by night "while he is weary and weak-handed", to "make him afraid" (v. 2), what do we hear David declaring? "I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people . . ." (Psalms 3:3; Psalms 3:5-6).
See the devotion of those who have remained faithful to David. First there are these two young men, Ahimaaz and Jonathan, whose legs, and whose prompt action are useful in the king’s service.
For our part, let us know how to grasp opportunities to help those around us whenever they arise. Indirectly such service is to the "King". At the end of the chapter we find further examples of various activities for the Lord and for His people: looking after the well-being and the comfort of those who are weary, showing hospitality . . .