1 Samuel 23:1
It was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.”
1 Samuel 23:4
Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him, “Go at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.”
1 Samuel 23:7
When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with barred gates.”
1 Samuel 23:11-12
Will the citizens of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down as your servant has heard? LORD God of Israel, please tell your servant.” The LORD answered, “He will come down.” Then David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul?” “They will,” the LORD responded.
1 Samuel 23:14
David then stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Saul searched for him every day, but God did not hand David over to him.
BiG Idea: We are not
God invites
What do we do when we want to be somewhere, but we’re not there yet?
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be who you’ve always been.
- Zig Ziglar (Salesman, Author & Speaker)
Be who you want to
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.
1 Samuel 23:2-4
So David inquired of the LORD: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The LORD answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.” But David’s men said to him, “Look, we’re afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!” Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him, “Go at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.”
1 Samuel 23:5
Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, drove their livestock away, and inflicted heavy losses on them. So David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah.
What opportunities has God placed in your hands?
1 Samuel 23:7
When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with barred gates.”
1 Samuel 23:8
Then Saul summoned all the troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men.
1 Samuel 23:11-12a
Will the citizens of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down as your servant has heard? LORD God of Israel, please tell your servant.” The LORD answered, “He will come down.” Then David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul?…
1 Samuel 23:12:b
…“They will,” the LORD responded.
1 Samuel 23:13-14
So David and his men, numbering about six hundred, left Keilah at once and moved from place to place. When it was reported to Saul that David had escaped from Keilah, he called off the expedition. David then stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Saul searched for him every day, but God did not hand David over to him.
Trust God’s
Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
1 Samuel 23:26
Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away from Saul, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them.
1 Samuel 23:27-29
Then a messenger came to Saul saying, “Come quickly, because the Philistines have raided the land!” So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to engage the Philistines. Therefore, that place was named the Rock of Separation. From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi.
The Lord is our
Colossians 1:13-14
He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Next Steps:
Memorize: Hebrews 11:1
This Week: I will ask God who He wants me to become
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