Combo Box selection based on Database field.

Hello all.
I am in need of assistance.

I have a combo box with two entrys. Available and Away.
I have a database that stores those entrys as strings.

I wish to make the combo box on form load display the current data in the database by showing the proper item. the choice must me made by reading the string and comparing to the Combo boxes text.

The only part i need assistance with is the Combo box methods to use to make the correct selection, all else has been resolved and is working corectly including retriving the string from the database.