The Life of David - Part 8

I Samuel 26

As we look into God's Word we find the accurate picture of the man who was after God's own heart. We have seen David's "ups" and we have viewed his "downs". We have seen his victories and his failures. Last week we saw how that God used Abigail to keep David from seeking revenge against the foolish man, Nabal. When we are confronted with a truth from God, He often will test us to see if we have truly accepted that truth. David was tested time and time again.

In chapter twenty-six we find that Saul is once again convinced that he must kill David. As he pursues David into the wilderness, God delivered him into David's hand again. Note how the drama unfolds.

I. Success #1 - Restraint 26:1-25

II. Failure #1 - Compromise 27:1-28:2

III. Failure #2 - Deceitfulness 27:8-28:2

Conclusion: Now what? David's failures have taken him into a dreadful situation. How could he go to battle against the very nation that he was to rule? What would be the result on his army, his family, or his relationship with God? The Scriptures say: "Be sure your sin will find you out" David was about to be found out. Next week we will see what takes place, but think with me on how this applies to our lives for Christ. Can we sin without involving others? What will be the result of our compromise of the principles of God's Word? Christians who choose carnality above spirituality will begin to think wrong, rationalize their sin, and then lie and be deceitful in order to cover up that sin. It can go on for a long time, but "Be sure your sin will find you out.!" Numbers 32:23