God’s Grace in Our Weakness-1 Samuel 21

by Chuck Adair on May 05, 2025

God’s Grace in Our Weakness-1 Samuel 21

1 Samuel 21:9

Today’s Truth

David is on the run from King Saul. Hungry, desperate, and afraid, he goes to the priest Ahimelek at Nob, where he eats the consecrated bread (normally reserved for priests) and receives Goliath’s sword. Later, David flees to Gath, pretending to be insane to save his life.

It’s not David’s brightest moment.

He lies.

He scrambles.

He acts out of fear.

And yet God still protects him.

Discussion Questions

Where in your life are you tempted to act out of fear rather than trust right now?
Can you recall a time when God provided exactly what you needed, even when you didn’t deserve it?
What “Goliath’s sword” reminders (past victories) can you hold onto when you feel scared today?

Application

Take 5 minutes to write down one time in your life when God provided for you in an unexpected way. Thank Him for it — and carry that memory into whatever you’re facing today.

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About the Author

Chuck Adair

If you ask Chuck his favorite thing in life to do, he would tell you it is the teaching and preaching of the scriptures and to call all people to engage in the great adventure of abiding with Christ. He desires to connect people with the richness, adventure, and fullness of life that comes through Christ alone and to reach the unchurched, de-churched, dead-churched, and unmoved. Chuck is married to his best friend Kristin and has two adult children, Taylor and Linley. Kris and Chuck believe the quality of their marriage rises and falls, not on circumstances or feelings, but based on their daily abiding with Jesus (Jn 15.5).

God’s Grace in Our Weakness-1 Samuel 21