DAVID – Even the mention calls such valued thoughts to mind:
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We see David most clearly when we view Him through the eyes of our God.
1. In I Samuel 17 we see him Standing Alone Before God. Because he had an unchanging concern for God's name.
2. In Psalm 59 we see him depending on God because an unshakable trust that God was protecting Him.
3. In Psalm 34 we see him magnifying God because of an unwavering awareness. God was watching him
4. In Psalm 142 we see him calling on God because of an unmistakable hope God was hearing. - David stood for God because he was concerned for God's name. - David depended on God because he trusted God 's caring. - David magnified God because he acknowledged God watching. - David called on God because he hoped God was hearing.
Now the scene is the cave part two….look at 1 Samuel 22:1-2
- David running for his life - David harboring his family - David hosting the malcontents
Remember—
1. Cave times usually follow times of great victories - Goliath / Battle alone - Saul / Assassination - Achish/ Enemy warriors
2. Usually are accompanied by great distress - Psalm 142:3 overwhelmed spirit / traps - Psalm 142:4 no one cares / no escape
3. Cave times can lead to great discoveries about God! - Psalm 142: 5 Refuge – portion…
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Pastor John Barnett has been devouring the Word of God for over 30 years. John, now the teaching pastor of Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan has served congregations in Oklahoma, New England, Georgia and California. He also served on the Faculty of the Master's College...