August 23, 2020

From the Cave to the Forest

From the Cave to the Forest

1 Samuel 22:5, ESV

Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not remain in the stronghold; depart, and go into the land of Judah.” So David departed and went into the forest of Hereth.

1 Samuel 22:5, NLT

One day the prophet Gad told David, “Leave the stronghold and return to the land of Judah.” So David went to the forest of Hereth.


Reminder from last week:

We act with certainty during uncertain times:

Responsibly
Lovingly
Prayerfully
Expectantly

David's word to go to the forest of Hereth in Judah allows for David to be:

1. Renewed
2. Redirected
3. Revived

David is not done traveling the journey toward kingship, but the temporary hold of the cave is over.  Let us always remember no matter the gloom of the cave, it is never permanent, only preparation.   

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July 14, 2023

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Here's a few chewable nuggets for us to consider as we wrestle with what it means to operate with certainty in uncertain times: Receive the blessing GOD grants even the most frightening moments, Rest in the relief GOD gives even when we can't see our way, and Re-calibrate and move forward because the journey is not done. 

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