Saul's relentless pursuit of David continues, as David hides in the strongholds of the Judean wilderness.
David has both allies and enemies: Jonathan, who comes to strengthen David's hand in the Lord, and the Ziphites who betray David's whereabouts to Saul.
However, David has learnt to rely on the Lord and hope in God, as Psalm 54, which was written at this time, shows us.
As Saul closes in at "the rock" near Maon, David finds himself trapped, with no way of escape...it would seem that David has finally met his end.
The physical wilderness is a picture of the spiritual wilderness all believers find themselves in at times.
Saul, bearing the character of Satan, shows us the depth of spiritual warfare the wilderness can illicit.
In all things we see, God is in control and God is faithful.
The thirtieth sermon in a series by Pastor Matthew Hobbs.
Teaching delivered on Sunday 17th December 2023
