1 Samuel 26:1-25. Although David had a prime opportunity for revenge against Saul, by faith in God he withstands the temptation. May we also develop convictions that help us withstand and endure in times of testing.
1 Samuel 25:1-23. There are so many practical lessons from the life of David. He had just passed one test, in sparing Saul’s life, but is just about to fail another, in destroying the house of Nabal in anger and reaction. Thankfully God was going to intervene.
1 Sam 24.1-22. Though David has the opportunity to kill Saul, he spares him. He does not take things into his own hands, but commits his ways unto the Lord. May we also rest in God’s plan, waiting on His timing and ways. Not forcing things to happen our way, but resting in Him.
1 Samuel 19:1-24. With Saul’s increasing attempts to take David’s life, David cries out to God (as in Ps 59). David fully trusts that God would deliver him and God always comes through for him. What comfort we find as Christians, knowing that God delivers the righteous!
1 Samuel 18:1-30. As David is brought centre stage, we find a contrast in the responses of Jonathan and Saul, While Jonathan finds a kindred spirit in David and becomes a loving friend, Saul’s insecurities are only fuelled, and he can only see David as his enemy. What was it that caused these responses and […]
