What Not to Do When Discouraged
1 Samuel 27-30 · January 31, 2024
In this message, David’s decision to act out of discouragement and join the Philistines shows how choices made apart from God can affect others. Through David’s struggles, we’re reminded that God is with us in difficult circumstances and can work even through seasons of darkness.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 The Bible gives us a lot of direction about how to avoid discouragement and what causes it - #1 What God tells Joshua (Joshua 1:9)
01:46 #2 Paul makes a statement (2 Corinthians 4:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:7)
02:22 #3 Another statement from Paul (Philippians 4:12-13)
04:48 David is giving himself advice, and not very good advice (1 Samuel 27:1)
07:29 When you make godless decisions (we call this living as a carnal Christian), you affect others (1 Samuel 27:2-3)
08:52 David made his living by attacking people groups including the Amalekites (1 Samuel 27:4-7)
13:39 David joins the Philistines (1 Samuel 28:1-2)
16:17 The Philistines reject David (1 Samuel 29:1-11)
22:31 David’s conflict with the Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:1-24)
34:22 David sends some of the spoil to the elders of Judah (1 Samuel 30:26)
35:13 Remember that when you are discouraged by circumstances, you are not alone — God is with you
36:04 When you choose to go your own way and not God’s, you affect people around you
36:39 God even uses the darkness and difficulties to do His work in His children
39:00 Closing prayer
