Abiathar wasn’t able to fix David’s problem with Saul, or with the city who was about to betray him–but what he could do, was help David to get in touch with God. =============================== Scripture 1 Samuel 23:6 “When Abiathar the son of...
Broken people came to David looking for community in their bitterness. Instead they found a leader who was able to help them grow past their bitterness, to become a powerful and unified fighting force and men of great renown. ========================== Scripture 1...
One of the great tests of a leader, is a team member who surpasses them. Saul could handle David being ‘great’…but he couldn’t tolerate David being ‘greater’. ============================= Scripture 1 Samuel 18:7-8a “And the...
It’s not wrong to feel emotion, or to experience hurt. But God’s desire is that I would not allow hurt and offense to prevent me from stepping forward into the better things He has in store for me. =================================== Scripture 1 Samuel...
To walk in God’s favor, I must submit to God’s kingship. ================================ Scripture 1 Samuel 13:12-13a “I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I...
Paul did not fear the voice of his critics, because he walked and communicated with consistency and integrity. ==================== Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:11 “Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.”...
