In winter some animals hibernate and some trees have barren branches. They are not dead. They are saving energy waiting for spring. It is such an amazing providence hidden in the nature. It is much the same with life. We sometimes undergo hardship in our life, but we are able to find God's love and providence in it. David was pursued by King Saul for a long time before he became the king. He overcame it with faith and thereby gained God's recognition as 'a man after God's heart'. He is still respected as the greatest king of Israel.