What Jonathan and Saul Teach Us About Trusting God - 1 Samuel 14:1-52 | May 13, 2026

Welcome to the May 13th edition of One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a look at one of Scripture's sharpest leadership contrasts -- Jonathan's fearless faith against Saul's fear-driven control in 1 Samuel 14. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 14:1-52 -- Jonathan leads his armor bearer in an uphill assault on a Philistine garrison that should have been military suicide. Meanwhile, Saul's rash oath forbidding his troops from eating nearly destroys the very army God just used to win the battle. In This Episode: * Why Jonathan didn't tell Saul his plan -- and what it means to act on God's leading without waiting for permission * 1 Samuel 14:6 -- "Nothing can hinder the Lord" -- trusting a God who is not limited by your position or resources * How Saul's impulsive decisions burdened his troops and nearly cost Jonathan his life * The difference between faith and control: faith acts and trusts God with the outcome; control tries to force it Key Quote: "If God is in it, then do it -- because even in the face of opposition and great risk, if you know that you are being called to the moment and to the task, start climbing." New episodes every weekday. Find us at onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com. #OneYearBible #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #1Samuel #TrustGod #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast #OpenDoorChurch #Faith