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ATSS PRESENTS: The Mysterious Melchizedek & His Successors
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Tuesday: David: An Object Lesson in Waiting
In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, we see the young lad David anointed by Samuel as king. However, it was a long journey from the fields of his father, Jesse, to the throne in Jerusalem. No doubt, at times he felt in the midst of a crucible.
First, the lad is called to play music to soothe Saul’s troubled spirit (1 Samuel 16:1-23). Later, he becomes Israel’s hero as he kills Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58). Then there are many years during which David is running for his life.
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Both Saul and his son Jonathan know that David is destined to be the next king (1 Samuel 23:17, 1 Samuel 24:20). But David does nothing to advance his God-given destiny. In fact, he appears to do the opposite. Even when Saul tried to kill him and David snipped a piece of cloth off the king’s robe, he wished he had never done such a thing (1 Samuel 24:5-7). Again when Saul is trying to kill David, David refuses to kill Saul when the opportunity arises (1 Samuel 26:7-11).
Read 1 Samuel 26:1-11. Why does David refuse to kill Saul? What principles does this teach us about the way God brings about His plans for our lives?
Now read 1 Samuel 26:12-25. How does David’s refusal to kill Saul affect Saul? What does this teach us about the advantages of waiting for God?
Looking at the whole of David’s road to the throne, we could perhaps summarize it in a short sentence — don’t grab what God has not yet given. God’s gifts are always best received from His hand and in His time. This may require a very long time of waiting. Bean sprouts may literally grow up within hours, while an oak tree will take many years. But then when the strong winds come, the tree will not be uprooted.
| Think how easily David could have justified killing Saul. (After all, David was told he’d have the throne, and Saul was so evil anyway.) Yet, his actions speak of true faith in God. What might you be able to draw from this example for yourself in whatever you might be waiting for? |
Amen!
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How to Overcome Fear Through Faith in Jesus #sermon #shorts
How can we live in peace despite the unrest all around us? This #short clip from the message, “Overcome Fear with Faith” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=436D7qF-S7I by Pastor Mark Finley shows that fear, worry, and anxiety are natural emotional responses, but having faith in Jesus may help us conquer them since He has a thousand solutions to solve our problems. He is bigger than our worries and anxieties. The sense of having Jesus in your life is the antidote to fear. Jesus encourages us to hold on to all His promises because He is a faithful God who will never leave us or forsake us. Watch the video to hear Pastor Finley tell us that there is still hope in these troubling days. ————————————————————————————
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11.3 David-An Object Lesson in Waiting – WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series IN THE CRUCIBLE WITH CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
11.WAITING IN THE CRUCIBLE
Having to wait is not a pleasant job.
Memory Text: Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . longsuffering.
11.3 David: An Object Lesson in Waiting
David knew: Do not take anything that God has not given to you yet.
My God bless you today and always.
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