Life’s Mountains and Valleys

The Aftermath of Giant Killing

January 8, 2017

Please turn in your Bibles to 1Samuel 17:55-18:9 (NIV)

V 6-9: No Happily Ever Afters

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

App: Life’s greatest tests ride the heels of greatest victories

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

Philippians 4:4

App: Whether life’s tests make you bitter or better hinges on

your response to them

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4

David in Tests and Victories

1: David’s fame always pointed to God (V 12, 14, 15 and 28,

ref. Matthew 5:14)

2: (V 5, 30: sakal): David modeled wisdom and teachability

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he

who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:19 NASV

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying

attention (sakal) to the wise they get knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11

3: David knew who his friends were

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?