070308 David One Trial After Another 1 Samuel 23 Dale Wells

David: Shaping a Godly Heart One Trial After Another 1 Samuel 23

We’re studying David ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

His life is covered in more detail than any other in the Bible ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

David’s Successes: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

David’s Difficulties: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In a cave, David saw the light ,[object Object],[object Object]

God’s best training is often done in trials ,[object Object],[object Object]

There is something about trials that makes us teachable ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Moses – 40 years in the desert before ready to lead Israel

Elijah – three years in the desert before Mount Carmel

John the Baptist emerged from the desert preaching

Jesus – before his ministry, spent time in the desert

David spends several chapters in the Desert of Ziph ,[object Object],[object Object]

The desert doesn’t treat anyone like a king ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

God led Jesus into the desert ,[object Object],[object Object]

Note the timing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stones to bread ,[object Object],[object Object]

Temple pinnacle ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Kingdoms of the world ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Three Tests for Every Leader 1. Trial of Denial

1 Samuel 23:1-6 NIV ,[object Object]

Trial of Denial: You face this trial when your wisdom is tested ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What if your leadership is questioned? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

You’re not ready to lead until … ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Three Tests for Every Leader 2. Trial of Betrayal

Trial of Betrayal: You face this trial when you’re not respected ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

David knows human nature and inquires of the Lord ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

David didn’t retaliate against Keilah, as we might have ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Three Tests for Every Leader 3. Trial of Refusal

Trial of Refusal: You face this when you are rejected ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What if God’s leaders ask you to take responsibility? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Every leader faces discouragement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Every leader needs encouragement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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