David continues to be protected by the Lord. In some cases (as in the sparing of Saul), he acts in a most honorable way.
This is a most difficult time for David. He is constantly in fear for his life. Yet, he survives by continually seeking God’s will.
What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.
An overview of 1 Samuel including statistics of the book and background material.
Have you ever stopped and pondered why God would save you? or How He could use you to do something? Do you ever get a desire to do something for Him and then you remember who you are and all of the things that you need to straighten up before He would use you? Though it is true that there are some things in life that we must correct before we can serve in higher capacities, many a saint of God has let opportunity after opportunity pass with the excuse of their own insufficiency. The story of David’s soldiers ought to encourage you to serve now.
