“And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin: but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.” —I Samuel 19:10
I. David Running From
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I Samuel 19:11-12 – “Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, tomorrow thou shalt be slain. So, Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped.”
I Samuel 19:18 – “So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.”
I Samuel 20:1 – “And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeks my life?”
I Samuel 20:41 – “David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.”
More Verses –
- I Samuel 20:42 – “And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace…”
- I Samuel 21:1 – “Then David came to Nob to Ahimelech the priest:”
- I Samuel 21:10 – “And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul…”
“And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 11 And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands? 12 And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath. 13 And he changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.” —I Samuel 21:10-13
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“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;” —Hebrews 12:1-2
II. David Running From
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Psalm 56:1-4 – “Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. 3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
Psalm 56:9-13 - “When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 10 In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?”
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“David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down to him.” —I Samuel 22:1
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
1. Have you ever felt like you were “on the run” in your life, facing challenges or difficulties? Share a brief experience.
2. David sought refuge with family, friends, spiritual leaders, and political authorities before turning to God. Which of these options do you find yourself running to most often in times of trouble? Why?
3. Reflect on a time when you consciously turned to God during a difficult period. How did your mindset change when you shifted your focus from the problem to God?
4. Pastor Michael emphasized Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of our needs. How does your relationship with Jesus bring you comfort, support, and guidance that other sources might not provide?
5. In practical terms, what daily habits or practices can help you run to God amidst the busyness and challenges of everyday life?