HIDING IN A CAVE

 

Friday, February 16, 2024

 

HIDING IN A CAVE

 

Background: 1 Samuel 22

 

Ps 142

142 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.

2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.

5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

 

          David and his band of mighty men were hiding in a cave from the relentless pursuit of King Saul.

 

1.  IT WAS A PLACE OF SOLITUDE (a cave)

          Learn how and when to disconnect.

          Solitude is essential to your spiritual well-being.

          It allows us to hear the Voice of God.

2. IT WAS A PLACE OF SOUL SEARCHING.

          We need to evaluate our mind and emotions.

          Healing begins first on the inside before circumstances change. (v.7)

3. IT WAS A PLACE OF SECURITY.

          You are my refuge! (Psalm 62)

4. IT IS A PLACE OF SOVEREIGNTY.

          God’s plan is not our plan.

          You will be okay. “He will perform it.”

Dear Lord, let me find that safe place of solitude and security. Let me know myself and let me know and surrender to your will. AMEN