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In the Hand of God - part 2

1 Samuel 22:1-3

June 21, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson

INTRO. ALL DESIRE BLESSINGS, ETERNAL SPRING
A. David > From Fame And Favor To Fugitive
B. Fled To Cave Of Adulam - Numerous Caves
1. Known As ‘Stronghold’, ‘Refuge’
C. David Was Running From His Enemy
D. Cave Was In God’s Plan All Along (Lesson)
E. We Often Misunderstand God’s Ways

I. DAVID WAS IN SURVIVAL MODE
A. He Escaped Then Hid In A Cold Dark Place
1. Distressed, Discouraged, Doubt, Dejected
B. He Was Alone - Jacob Alone - Gn.32:24
C. Exactly Where God Wanted Him

II. DAVID HAD NO IDEA WHAT GOD WAS DOING
A. Preparing David For His Destiny As King
B. Everything David Cherished Taken Away:
1. Position, Friend, Wife, Security, Identity
2. All Barriers Between Him And God Gone
C. Frightening & Horribly Confusing Time
1. David Came To Grips With God And Self
X Testimony “ What Do You Want From Me?”
D. “All I Want Is You” Successes And Failures
E. Door Open For David,For Us Knowing God
1. Ps.13, Ps.142 - Raw “… Only Works From….”

III. WE ALL HAVE CAVE TIME IN OUR FUTURE
A. Good News: God’s Best Work Often In Caves
X Joseph, Elijah, Jeremiah, Jesus Tomb
B. Great News: Emerge A Different Person
C. Transformation, Identity, Accept Jesus
D. Ps.34:18 - ‘Crushed Spirit’ New Wine

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