I. David’s pain his
1 Samuel 22:1 (NKJV) David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So, when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him
1. He with his family
1 Samuel 22:3b (NKJV) Please let my father and mother come here with you, till I know what God will do for me.
2. He developed for the hurting
1 Samuel 22:2a (NKJV) And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him.
Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalm 142:4 (NKJV) no one cares for my soul.
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II. David’s pain his
1 Samuel 22:2b (NKJV) So he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him.
1. He responsibility for others
2. He saw diamonds in the
Psalm 34:11 (NKJV) Come, you children, listen to me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
3. He learned that includes
1 Samuel 22:22 (NKJV) I have caused the death of all the persons of your father’s house.
1 Samuel 22:23 (NKJV) Stay with me; do not fear… but with me you shall be safe.
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III. David’s pain his to God
1. He began transparently
Psalm 142:1–2 (NKJV) I cry out to the Lord with my voice… I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare before Him my trouble.
Psalm 142:4 (NKJV) Look on my right hand and see, for there is no one who acknowledges me; refuge has failed me; no one cares for my soul.
2. He renewed his in God
Psalm 57:1 (NKJV) For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge.
Psalm 34:4 (NKJV) I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 57:7 (NKJV) My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.
3. He became responsive to God’s
1 Samuel 22:5 — “Now the prophet Gad said to David, ‘Do not stay in the stronghold; depart, and go to the land of Judah.’ So David departed
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