Pastor Abe MendozaJanuary 30, 2022
Text: 1 Sam. 30:1-19
Introduction:
A. David was absent from his family
Types of “absence” in family relationship:
1. Physical absence (1 Sam. 27:1-8; 28:1-2)
2. Relational absence (1 Sam. 27:1-8; 28:1-2)
3. Physical presence but relationally absent
Result:
Application:
B. David became present to his family
Actions David took to recover his family:
1. Decision - David decided to be present to his family (1Sam. 29:11; 30:1)
2. Realization - David had a full understanding of what happened (1 Sam.30:1- 4)
3. Contrition - David responded humbly to what happened (1 Sam. 30:3-5)
4. Consultation - David ‘inquired of the Lord’ (1 Sam. 30:7-8)
5. Determination - David pursued the enemy relentlessly (1 Sam. 30: 9-17)
Result: 1 Sam. 30:18-19
Conclusion
