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David In Saul’s Camp
Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: We see another magical moment when David walks with God and ventures into the impossible. God gave David Saul’s spear-scepter and the king's source of anointing. This was a prevision of what David was later to gain as King.
B. ONE LAST SEASON OF GRACE FOR SAUL
1. God’s presence was on David. When David spoke the word of rebuke and spared Saul’s life, the Holy Spirit reactivated on Saul and brought such conviction that he was unashamed, condemned himself, and vindicated David. God was giving Saul one last chance to repent of his ways and begin to do right. Saul even prophesied that David would prevail in the end! Wow!
2. After this parting, neither Saul and David ever saw one another again. What a sad ending for Saul; like Judas, he left the Anointed one to walk into the darkness. It could’ve been so different. Our lives need not end sadly – we can still do something to change them! Why don’t we make the commitment to lead lives of walking with God, like David!
CONCLUSION
A. ILLUSTRATION
1. There was a Mongolian girl name Dolgie who had both parents die. Most Mongolians are Buddhists. Dolgie’s brothers & sisters thought their parents died because they upset the spirits. They were very afraid. Dolgie heard the Gospel and got gloriously saved and started attending a mission church.
2. Her older brother thought this would upset the spirits more and endanger the family. They beat Dolgie up for going to church, but she kept going. So her brother decided to kill the missionary. Dolgie heard about it, prayed, and warned the missionary.
3. Dolgie’s brother went to a service. During the praise and worship time, he stood up, but the Holy Spirit came upon him and paralyzed him. He could not move his arms. He could not move his legs. He couldn’t even sit down. This made him very frightened. He realized that the Christian God was greater and more powerful than any evil spirits. When the service was over, he was finally able to move and ran out the door.
4. The Good News is that Dolgie’s brother became a Christian and Dolgie herself became a Children’s Pastor and served in the ministry! [Story told by missionaries Bob & Chrissy Godwin, Assemblies of God World Missions.]
B. THE CALL
1. How many want to be refilled with the Holy Spirit?
2. How many want to rise to their highest potential and walk with God?
3. How many want to begin a relationship with Jesus?
[There are some ideas/quotes from the Pulpit Commentary, Matthew Henry, and Denny Duron in this piece.]
