The end of 2 Samuel chapter 15, King David was climbing the Mount of Olives, weeping and mourning. If ever there was a man in a deep emotional valley, it was David. His own son had turned on him and it seemed as if he would lose his kingdom and quite possibly his life. Through parental neglect, his kids were a mess. As he crested the mountain top, he spoke with some trusted advisors about strategy and turned to find Ziba standing there. Ziba was the one assigned as the caretaker for Mephibosheth, King Saul’s grandson. Mephibosheth saw this as an opportunity to ascend to the throne since he was Saul’s heir. (16:3). Ziba had food, wine, and donkeys as refreshment and transportation for David and his party. It was an unexpected blessing. Quite often, we find ourselves feeling betrayed, under stress, grieving, or broken. Yet, we must still climb that mountain called life. When, like David, we seek our strength in Yahweh, HE provides blessing and refreshment at just the right time. And here is the best part. Sometimes, you are the one blessed (David) and sometimes you get to be the blessing (Ziba). So, even when you find yourself under pressure, instead of asking God to pull you out of it, try asking Him how He will use you and your trial to bless others in His Name. When you do this, your problems will look much different then.
