Introduction

• These events took place around  1000 BC, Saul was Israel’s first king, however he had “rejected the word of the Lord” and was rejected by God as king, although he continued in office
• David become a fugitive in fear of his life

Keilah Saved (v 1-6)

• Abiathar was the only surviving priest
• Situation was very serious because both this year’s food store and next year’s seed were at risk
• The Philistines were a numerous and powerful force
• But this was God’s battle

David Escapes (v 7-14)

• Saul was obsessed with killing David, hence calling up his entire army to besiege one of his own towns!
• The reality was that God was in charge!

Jonathan’s Visit (15-18)

• David was clearly afraid
• Brueggemann, “Jonathan … intends that the certain future of David should nullify the present reality over which his father Saul presides”

God’s Protection (v 19-29)

• Psalm 54 tells of David’s reaction to these events

Application

• What have we learnt this morning?
• The reality in God is not always how things seem
• Our destiny should affect our present
• The value of friends to encourage us
• “Surely God is my help” Psalm 54:4

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