Date: May. 11, 2018
1 Samuel 21:1-15
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 21:5
1. David's holy mission (1-9)
David had to flee from Saul's jealousy, along with the men who were loyal to him. David, the man after God's own heart, the anointed king, became a man without a country. The first place he went was to the trustworthy priest Ahimelek, at Nob. Ahimelek trembled when he saw David, sensing that something was wrong. But he helped David anyway. David knew that even as a fugitive, he was on a holy mission. It was God's time of training for him to be a holy pilgrim.
2. David at Gath (10-15)
David felt it was not safe for him to remain within Israel, so he fled to the land of Israel's enemies. But when David realized that he was well known as a Philistine-killer, he became afraid. He pretended to be insane, so he wouldn't be considered a threat. David sometimes gave in to fearful calculation. But God's purpose for him was still working.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the blessing to live a life of holy mission, even when my earthly situation is difficult.
One Word: All of life is a holy mission
Psalm 32:1-11
Key Verse: 32:5
I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
