Lessons from the Lessons from the Life of King DavidLife of King David
When Disaster When Disaster StrikesStrikes
When Disaster Strikes When Disaster Strikes
The Setting - 1 Samuel 30:1-5The Setting - 1 Samuel 30:1-5
Emotionally – Strung OutEmotionally – Strung Out
Physically – Worn OutPhysically – Worn Out
Shocked at What Seeing Shocked at What Seeing
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David’s Reality - 1 Samuel 30:6David’s Reality - 1 Samuel 30:6
Now David was greatly distressed, Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people because the soul of all the people
was grieved, every man was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. for his sons and his daughters.
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Actions David took when Disaster StrokeActions David took when Disaster Stroke
Strengthened himself in the LordStrengthened himself in the Lord
Enquired of the LordEnquired of the Lord
Did what the Lord spoke Did what the Lord spoke
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David’s Reality - 1 Samuel 30:6David’s Reality - 1 Samuel 30:6
But David But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembering the Lord’s PresenceRemembering the Lord’s Presence
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
Remembering the Lord’s Goodness Remembering the Lord’s Goodness
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s PresenceRemembering the Lord’s Presence
Fear not, for I am with you;Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you,I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 41:10
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s PresenceRemembering the Lord’s Presence
And the LORD, He is the One who goes before And the LORD, He is the One who goes before
you. you.
He will be with you, He will be with you,
He will not leave you nor forsake you; He will not leave you nor forsake you;
do not fear nor be dismayed.do not fear nor be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8Deuteronomy 31:8
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s PresenceRemembering the Lord’s Presence
Psalm 46Psalm 46
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembered the Lord’s PresenceRemembered the Lord’s Presence
Remembered the Lord’s NatureRemembered the Lord’s Nature
Remembered the Lord’s GoodnessRemembered the Lord’s Goodness
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
Psalm 18Psalm 18
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
I will love You, O LORD, my strength.I will love You, O LORD, my strength.
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I will call upon the LORD, I will call upon the LORD, who is worthywho is worthy to be praised; to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies. So shall I be saved from my enemies. Psalm 18: 1-3Psalm 18: 1-3
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
My FortressMy Fortress
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
The LORD livesThe LORD lives
Blessed Blessed bebe my Rock my Rock
Let the God of my salvation be exaltedLet the God of my salvation be exalted.Psalm 18:46Psalm 18:46
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
My RockMy Rock
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the
whole earth, to show Himself strong whole earth, to show Himself strong
on behalf of on behalf of thosethose whose heart whose heart isis loyal to Him. loyal to Him.2 Chronicles 16:92 Chronicles 16:9
Remembering the Lord’s NatureRemembering the Lord’s Nature
God searches the earthGod searches the earth
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembered the Lord’s PresenceRemembered the Lord’s Presence
Remembered the Lord’s NatureRemembered the Lord’s Nature
Remembered the Lord’s GoodnessRemembered the Lord’s Goodness
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s GoodnessRemembering the Lord’s Goodness
You will give truth to JacobYou will give truth to Jacob
AndAnd mercy to Abraham, mercy to Abraham,
Which You have sworn to our fathersWhich You have sworn to our fathers
From days of old.From days of old.Micah 7:20Micah 7:20
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s GoodnessRemembering the Lord’s Goodness
Abraham Abraham
Jacob – IsraelJacob – Israel
JosephJoseph
MosesMoses
JoshuaJoshua
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
Remembering the Lord’s GoodnessRemembering the Lord’s Goodness
DeborahDeborah
GideonGideon
SamsonSamson
Ruth & BoazRuth & Boaz
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembered the Lord’s PresenceRemembered the Lord’s Presence
Remembered the Lord’s NatureRemembered the Lord’s Nature
Remembered the Lord’s GoodnessRemembered the Lord’s Goodness
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
From the New TestamentFrom the New Testament
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord and in the power of His might.Lord and in the power of His might.
Ephesians 6:10Ephesians 6:10
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
From the New TestamentFrom the New Testament
Ephesians 3:14-19Ephesians 3:14-19
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
From the New TestamentFrom the New Testament
…that He would grant you, according to the
riches of His glory, to be strengthened with
might through His Spirit in the inner man…
Ephesians 3:16Ephesians 3:16
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
From the New TestamentFrom the New Testament
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and But Saul increased all the more in strength, and
confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus,
proving that this Jesus is the Christ.proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 9:32Acts 9:32
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembered the Lord’s PresenceRemembered the Lord’s Presence
Remembered the Lord’s NatureRemembered the Lord’s Nature
Remembered the Lord’s GoodnessRemembered the Lord’s Goodness
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Glance at the problemsGlance at the problemsButBut
Gaze at GodGaze at God
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Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
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Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and
with my song will I praise him.
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Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail:
but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever..
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Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint;
and to them that have no might He increases strength.
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Joel 3:10 Let the weak say, I am strong.
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2 Corinthians 12:9,10 My grace is sufficient for you:
for My strength is made perfect in weakness…… for when I am weak,
then am I strong.
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things
through Christ who strengthens me.
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2 Timothy 2:1 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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1 John 2:14 I have written to you, young men,
because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the wicked one.
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Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of His might.
But David strengthened himself But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. in the Lord his God.
What would that look like for us today?What would that look like for us today?
Remembered the Lord’s PresenceRemembered the Lord’s Presence
Remembered the Lord’s NatureRemembered the Lord’s Nature
Remembered the Lord’s GoodnessRemembered the Lord’s Goodness