March 5

I Samuel 22

Once again David finds himself being pursued, yet this time he does not pretend to be insane, out of fear – instead, he boldly begins to lead.

David has been anointed Kin, but Saul is still reigning in the kingdom. During this time, David gathers a group people who really don’t fit into their world. They were in debt, distressed, and discontented – looking for something more in life than what their world had to offer.

This group trusted David and was willing to go through tough times for him. David knew that if they were willing to sacrifice for him now when times were tough, they would be faithful to him when he reigned as King.

Saul made their lives miserable. They went hungry, lived in caves, and had to run for their lives – but they knew a day would come when they would be rewarded for the tough times they endured for David. I Chronicles 11-12 records their loyalty and their rewards.

So what can we learn from David’s exile and his group of discontented followers?

Like David, Jesus has been anointed the true King, but is not yet reigning over His kingdom on earth. And Satan, like Saul, is reigning, but has been rejected by God and will have a limited amount of time as king before he is overthrown.

Until this happens, Jesus is gathering a group of discontented and distressed followers who don’t fit into this world. He is looking for those who desire more than this life has to offer. He wants those who are willing to go through tough times for Him now, because He knows they will be faithful to Him.

Are you willing to join this group of Jesus followers?
Are you discontent with what his world has to offer?
Are you distressed with the burdens of this world?
Are you willing to go through tough times for Him?
Will you sacrifice for Him?

If so, join us. We hold fast to the promise that when He takes the throne, we will be greatly rewarded!


This lesson has been adapted from a lesson on www.jesusplusnothing.com.