(22) And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. (23) And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. (24) And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. (25) And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
Observe how variously God works. And observe also, how the Lord's servants keep up their intercourse with heaven, by prayer. David still seeks to God: and God still answers him. Is there not somewhat which leads the mind to the contemplation of the Spirit's work upon the heart, in this direction concerning the sound of a going in the mulberry trees? The Holy Ghost, in his descent upon the minds of the apostles, came down in the sound of a mighty rushing wind. And what is it now? The taking of the things of Jesus and showing them to the people. Depend upon it, reader! it is the work of the Holy Ghost, when at any time your heart is led to see and feel your need of Jesus; his fulness, and all-sufficiency to supply; and you are secretly inclined to come unto him. Draw me, (saith the Church) and we shall run after thee. Song of Solomon 1:4.