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“When God Doesn't Make Sense”

1 Samuel 21

 

Think about it:  Just because God's activities in my life may not make sense to me doesn't mean He is not in control.

 

I.  Scene #1:  David at Nob with Ahimelech (1-9)

        A.  David met with Ahimelech (1-2).

                1.  Ahimelech was afraid (1).

                2.  David assured the priest (2).

        B.  David made two requests.

                1.  He asked for bread (3-6).

                2.  He asked for a sword (8-9).

        C.  David was seen by a servant of Saul (7).

 

II.  Scene #2:  David at Gath with Achish (10-15).

        A.  David's reputation preceded him (10-11).

        B.  David's response was instinctive (12-13).

                1.  He was afraid (12).

                2.  He pretended to be insane (13).

        C.  David's enemy wrote him off (14-15).

 

Lessons:

1.  Some of the best lessons in life are learned when...

        ...we're alone

        ...we're facing a great trial

        ...we may feel that God doesn't make sense

 

2.  Someone has well said, "We must never doubt in the darkness what God has revealed to us in the light."