Maki looks at the life of Josiah, encouraging us to think about:
1. The importance of godly leaders
2. The significance of opening and acting on God's Word
3. Repentance and humbling ourselves before God being mark by actions
 4. There is strength together  in faithfulness and worship
5. Celebrate your salvation

Maki looks at the story of Namaan in 2 Kings 5.

Here is the link to the journal article referenced.

Timestamps:
0-9.30 - Reading
9:30-14:15 - Restore video, 1 Samuel 25-26
14:15-38 - Sermon
38-45 - responses and sharing

The story of Abigail and how her timely actions and words became the means of reconciliation, salvation of her household and the catalyst for David to change course of action.  There we two questions that were set as a challenge in the end: 1. How can we as Jesus' followers resonate with timely actions and words in our part of the church history? 2. Is there any pattern of behaviours and attitudes that we will need to surrender or unlearn, in order that God's purposes are not interfered with? How will the Holy Spirit manifest his work in these challenges amongst us?
 
 

Our purpose in life as followers of Jesus is (in short) to love God, love people & share the gospel. 

King Saul got his purpose and plan confused - caring more about being the most loved King (the plan for his life) than following God (his purpose).

In contrast, lowly shepherd boy David stayed humble, trusted God and did his best where he was.

We can learn from David and live out our purpose where we are - not going in search of a Goliath moment but making the most out of our current situation and trusting that God has us here for a reason.