2 Sam. 1,2

David and his men greatly mourned the death of Saul and Jonathan. They protected Sauls’ honor and reputation, because he had been the Lord’s anointed king.

We can sow good seed by likewise honoring those whom Gid has used.

“Speak evil of NO MAN.” [TITUS 3:2]

1 Sam. 25

Upon learning that David had spared his life, Saul acknowledged that David would become king and was more honorable than he. David could have ended Saul’s life in the cave where both were spending the night. David’s conscience would simply NOT ALLOW him to execute whom God had anointed king.

“Lord, give us a pure heart that gives the proper respect to whomever you have given governmental authority to, even if their life is far from exemplary.”

1 Sam. 22

Backslidden King Saul had Doeg, the Edomite, slaughter the priest Ahimelech and his entire family and the inhabitants of his village for giving David some bread to eat and Goliath’s sword.

Politics can become VERY UGLY.

1 Sam. 22

David got quite creative as he fled from King Saul. He was running for his life. Big whoppers were told to elude Saul’s murderous plots. Then, David play-acted like an insane man to keep King Achish of Gath from apprehending him.

This same creative ability assisted him in composing music for the Psalms. God had to squeeze him and refine away his deceitful side … Ps. 51.

God cleans us up and uses us for His glory.

1 Sam. 17

David was just a boy. Goliath was a monster. Yet, God’s Spirit and grace was upon the shepherd boy giving him the courage to see Goliath’s taunts as an opportunity for God to get great glory.

Goliath carried weaponry unheard of. David stood with the courage resident in the Lord’s NAME.

We all have that courage available through the Lord’s name.

1 Sam. 16

Samuel, per God’s instructions, was searching for the new king of Israel. Seven of Jesse’s outstanding sons passed by the prophet, but God said no to them all. Frustrated, Samuel asked, “Do you have any other sons?” Jesse’s replied, “Oh, there’s still the youngest … but he’s on a hillside tending the sheep.”

“Bring him at once!”

Sure enough, David was God’s chosen. Wouldn’t you know it … he was doing just what his earthly father asked him to do … tend the sheep.

1 Sam. 15

Samuel rebuked Saul for keeping the booty and sparing an enemy king after God had commanded him to eliminate them altogether. Saul learned that “To obey is better than sacrifice.” His kingdom was taken away from him because of his disobedience.

Our lives lose critically valuable focus when we don’t obey the Lord’s commands. [Jn. 16:24]

1 Sam. 14

God used ‘panic” to weaken and defeat the Philistines before Saul and Jonathan.

Can you imagine how panic could jeopardize our financial market?

When you fear God, you shouldn’t fear ANTHING ELSE.

1 Sam. 11

When Saul heard that his countrymen were under seized by the Amonites, he decisively called all Israel and Judah to war. He used a threat to get them to commit.

If authority has been given to leaders, they are wise to act decisively and expediently.

He who hesitates is lost.

1 Sam. 10

On the day he was anointed the new King of Israel, God changed Saul’s heart. It probably NEEDED some change.

God gets involved in the hearts of rulers. “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever He will.” [ Pr. 21:1]