Moving from the Cave to the Castle
1 Chronicles
11:10-19
Who were these mighty men?
1 Samuel 22
- Distressed
- Indebted
- Discontented
There’s some Spiritual STRATEGY involved in moving from the cave to the castle.
*Strategy - “A plan of action, a plan for military operations and movements during a war or battle.”
1. Stare Up
Psalm 121:1-2 -- “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills-from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 57 & 142
Written by David while hiding in the cave of Adullam
2. Strengthen Up
1 Chronicles
11:10 --
“...Strengthened themselves with him...” - “Encouraged”1 Samuel 30:6 -- “...But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”
3. Step Up
1 Chronicles
11:10-11 --
“...With him...” “...Whom David had...” - He had their loyal service!Volunteers
Psalm 110:3 -- “Your people will be volunteers in the day of your power.”
4. Stand Up
1 Chronicles
11:13-14 --
“...Took their stand...” - Stance of committed continuanceVs. 14 -- “...So the Lord brought about a great victory.”
5. Speak Up
1 Chronicles
11:16-17 --
“Oh that someone would give me a drink of water from the well in Bethlehem, which is by the gate.”I have a hypothesis...
David was not physically thirsty...He was thirsty for the will of God to be realized!
Job.
22:28 --
“Declare a thing and it shall be established.”
6. Shore Up
1 Chronicles
11:10 --
“...According to the Word of the Lord concerning Israel.” - David’s mighty men chose to give him a real picture of future victory! - Shore up their leaders’ faith!
- David’s Mighty Men gave him a VISION of VICTORY!Proverbs
29:18 --
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”Pastor Sam Walker // July 25, 2021