NAVIGATING THE VDP’S ON THE JOURNEY

TEXT: I Samuel 17-20

It’s a given that we can’t go to the next level on our own.  The journey will involve people and relationships.  It’s how we navigate the VDP’s in our lives that may well determine our altitude.  By examining the characters that intersected David’s life, we can gain a fair understanding of the challenges we face.

Everyone faces a _______________________

“My  __________________________ person!” (I Samuel 17)

His _________________ brought __________________. (17:4)

His ___________________ created the “______________________” (17:24)

The temptation says to run away, but courage says to run toward!

The challenge became a “__________________________________” in David’s life. (17:48)

Who represents this person in your life?

“My  ______________________ person!” (I Samuel 18)

Saul was _______________________ of David 18:9; 14-15)

“He kept a jealous eye on David.”

Saul was ________________________ (18:17-30)

God often sends “sandpaper” people into our lives who are not meant to destroy us but are meant to finish his work in our lives.

David chose not to become the very thing he d_____________________.

Who represents the “needy person” or “persons” in your life?

There will be VDP’s in your life.  They are not there by accident.  They have been allowed by God, not to destroy you, but to build his character in you.