BEELINE TO THE PROPHETIC

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PRAYER - "Fleeing to the Man of God"

Saul was insanely jealous of David, trying twice to murder him. David fled to the prophet Samuel in Ramah. Saul sent three companies to retrieve David, but the Spirit of God was so strong in the place that nobody could do anything but prophesy. Finally, Saul came. He rent his clothes and prophesied a day and a night. God dwells powerfully among his intercessors.

1 Samuel 19:20 - "When they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied."

PRINCIPALS - "Jonathan"

Saul's son, Jonathan, saw David kill Goliath and became David's friend that day. Jonathan was also a brave warrior. They were kindred spirits. Our evil, unbelieving generation slanderously accuses them of having a perverse relationship, but the entire Bible opposes that argument. Wicked minds cannot comprehend genuine brotherly love. Jonathan recognized God's anointing on David and was willing to abdicate his own rights to the throne of Israel so David could fulfill God's will.

1 Samuel 18:1 - "The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul."

PRINCIPLES - "The LORD Hath Sent Thee Away"

Saul was determined to prevent David from becoming king, but Jonathan knew God was with David. He made covenant with David in exchange for David's blessing once becoming king and then hid David outside town. Jonathan learned of his father's evil intentions during dinnertime. Shooting three arrows as a signal, Jonathan warned David to flee far away. Jonathan knew God was working. Be sensitive to God's plan in your circumstances.

1 Samuel 20:22 - "If I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away."

PROPHECIES - "Saul Cannot Prevent David's Destiny"

The women of Israel sang and danced in the streets after David defeated the Philistines. They said, "Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." This infuriated and frightened Saul. He plotted to kill David. He snared David by offering his daughter, Michal, in marriage. He required the foreskins of 200 Philistines as her dowry, thinking David would surely die in battle. But Saul could not prevent David's prophetic destiny.

1 Samuel 18:27 - "Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins."