PRAYER - "David Overcomes Doeg"
To escape Saul's assassination attempts, David fled to the priest Ahimelech at Nob (1 Samuel 21). But Saul's servant, Doeg, was nearby and threatened David. According to Psalm 52, David overcame his enemy with a bold statement of faith. Great men of God consistently assert their faith in God during their fearful trials.

Psalms 52:1 - " Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually."

PRINCIPALS - "Ahimelech"

Ahimelech was the priest at Nob. David fled to him to escape Saul's assassination attempts. Ahimelech gave David the day-old shewbread, and Goliath's sword for David's protection. But Saul's servant, Doeg, betrayed David to Saul. David escaped, but Saul came and ordered Doeg to kill Ahimelech and all 85 priests at Nob.

1 Samuel 22:18 - "And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod."

PRINCIPLES - "Exile"

Exile is a major Bible principle, if not a doctrine. Virtually every major Bible character suffered a period of exile (Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and more). Why does God ordain His people to be separated from home? Home represents the old pre-conversion life. Sin and the past are incompatible with the new life of righteousness. They cannot dwell together. Exile proves the animosity of evil against good. Exile is the inevitable companion to anointing.

1 Samuel 21:10 - "And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath."

PROPHECIES - "Thou Shalt Be In Safeguard"

God's anointing on David caused him a lot of trouble, but ultimately, it was his best protection. After Saul killed 85 priests for taking sides with David, only one priest, Abiathar, escaped with his life. David regretted the casualties, but assured Abiathar he would be safe with him. David understood he had a divine destiny that no enemy could change. We should have as much confidence in our place with God.

1 Samuel 22:23 - "Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard."