Miraculous Breakthrough—Winning Strategy
Rather than relying on his own wisdom and ability, David habitually consulted the Lord in all his endeavors.
SATURDAY FOCUS: How Excellent Is Your Name!
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?
FOUNDATION (Psalm 21)
The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord;
And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Jerusalem—The Eternal Capital of Israel
Perched on a rock formation called the Ophel at 150 to 200 feet above the valley floor, Israel’s new capital provided a strategic view of the surrounding valleys; it was highly defensible; and, it had critical access to fresh water.
David the King
It didn’t happen overnight. But, at the set time God fulfilled his promise to David and made him King of Israel.
Be of Good Courage
Given the essential facts of David’s predicament, we can’t help but wonder why he didn’t succumb to despair.
Behaving Wisely (1 Samuel 18:14)
Even the threat of death didn’t alter his conduct. David continued to behave wisely.
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