
David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. —1 Samuel 23:14
Read the story of David’s encounter with Saul in 1 Samuel 24.
In You, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in Your righteousness. Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for You are my refuge. Into Your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. My times are in Your hands… —Psalm 31:1-5;15
“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” —Luke 23:46
“Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.” —Psalm 2:8
PRAYER is the only weapon David uses with Saul. Calling God into your conflict is a form of SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
“Bless your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Do good to those who come against you.” —Matthew 5:44
When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. —1 Peter 2:23
Discussion Questions
1. Which of these three things is hardest for you to believe when you have to wait for God: that God is good, that He loves you, or that you can trust His timing? How can you strengthen your faith in that area?
2. Think of a time when you grabbed control of a situation to fix it or get rid of it that turned out badly. How could you have given it to God and waited for Him to resolve it?
3. Read Ephesians 5:15,16. What can you do to make the best use of the time while you are waiting for God to move?