Not every open door is God’s will.

In 1 Samuel 24, David is given what appears to be the perfect opportunity to kill Saul, end his years as a fugitive, and take the throne God had promised him. David’s men believed God had delivered Saul into his hands—but David recognized that the opportunity was actually a test.

In Episode 20 of this verse-by-verse series on the life of David, Pastor Allen Nolan explains why David refused to sin in order to obtain what God had promised. David was willing to wait for God to give him the kingdom rather than take it through disobedience.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David’s fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David’s fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

David’s years as a fugitive were formative years in which God prepared him to become Israel’s king. Even when David had opportunities to kill Saul, he chose to wait for God to fulfill His promise.

In the latest episode on Pastor Allen's series on the life of David, Pastor Allen explores what we can learn from David's years on the run from an angry and jealous King Saul. Get ready to hear how this powerful story can help impact your life for the best.

In David Part 13, Pastor Allen Nolan continues the story of David by showing how God uses hidden seasons, hardship, waiting, and uncertainty to prepare His people for what comes next. The wilderness may feel like delay, but God can use it as preparation. What looks like isolation may actually be formation.