“I will say to God my rock, Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the cruelty of the enemy?” (Psalms 42:9) This is a time in David’s life when he despairs. It’s either during Saul’s persecution or Absalom’s betrayal. Both times were extremely trying in every way. He had been sought to be killed by the king whom he loved, had obediently served and to whom he had pledged allegiance. And in the other case, his very own son had taken over the kingdom causin