The Life of David - Part 9

I Samuel 29:1-30:8

Last week we looked at some of the successes and failures of David. After showing restraint toward King Saul, David compromised and joined forces with the enemy. However, he was still an Israelite at heart and became deceitful with King Achish about his loyalty. This charade went on for 16 months, but now was coming to a close. The Philistine army was making ready to do battle against the nation of Israel, and Achish had made David his right-hand man and the "keeper of mine head for ever."

Remember, last week we talked about how that no one can sin without that sin affecting others around them. David had fled in compromise to the enemy and he had brought with him 600 men and their families. Tonight we will see the severe price that was to be paid for this compromise and deceitfulness.

I. Rejected by the Enemy. 29:1-5

II. Displaced by Achish. 29:6-11

III. The Harvest Continues. 30:1-6a

IV. What to do when you hit bottom. 30:6b-8

Conclusion: Read the rest of the chapter and you will find that God enabled David and his men to recover everything that they had lost and more! When David changed his thinking, he changed his actions. When he returned to prayer the blessings of God returned to his life. Before we are too quick to jump on David, let's take a close look at our own lives. When will we learn?