Ep 606 – 1 Samuel 22:1-5

The ways of God can be mysterious and, sometimes, even a bit strange. And nobody knew that better than David. Here was a man who had been chosen by God, anointed by the prophet of God, and yet found himself living like a fugitive with a bounty on his head. He went from being the son-in-law of the king to the top spot on Israel's most-wanted list. And in 1 Samuel 22:1-5, we have the story of David seeking refuge in the cave of Adullam where he is joined by a ragtag group of disgruntled Israelites who want to make him their leader. Whether he liked it or not, David was going to be thrust into a leadership position by God. He was going to learn how to shepherd the flock of God by inheriting a motley group of misfits and malcontents who shared a common dislike for Saul. God's school of leadership was not going to be easy. His preparation of David to ascend to the throne of Israel was going to be filled with difficult days and even more difficult people to manage. But David was going to learn to trust God. His increasing responsibilities were going to make him ever-more dependent upon God for wisdom, strength and direction.