Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Fifteen]: David Leaves Jerusalem. In this chapter David leaves Jerusalem and surrenders the throne to Absalom. There are times in your life when the enemy and circumstances will prevail upon you and you will be tempted to fight your own battles. In this situation David chooses to humble himself in the circumstance because he knows ultimately that God will preserve his rule. Likewise we have to remember ourselves that humility and non-resistance often fast track us to the place of blessing and security that God has for us.