UNDERSTANDING THIS TEXT:
● David - IN HIS MIND -- isn’t anywhere close to the PALACE -
● He’s in the enemy camp - surviving --- on the outskirts…
● He’s not attacking Saul - but he’s been warring against enemies of his enemies
● DAVID refused to self promote and take the throne from Saul by force
● His team comes back home from to find their city ravaged…
● This is DAVID’S WORST HOUR YET..
David has endured rejection from:
1. His father & brothers
2. Saul
3. His country
4. And now his leaders --- they are all about to turn on him
KEYS TO RESILIENCE:
● Deal with disappointment
● Feed on His Faithnulness
● Keep the testimony