#soap # 1 Samuel 22 ## Title: Look for Allies ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 22:23) “Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. Whoever seeks my life is seeking your life as well. You are secure with me.” (NET) ## Observation: When David found out that Saul was now willing to do whatever was necessary to end his life, he could have become paranoid and turned everyone into an enemy. However, he went into a mode of looking for allies and offering what protection he had. When things start to go wrong, we can begin thinking everyone is against us and turning everyone away. Instead, we need to look for allies. We need to see people as a chance to serve with whatever strength we have and see the enemy of my enemy as my friend. In our spiritual life, our enemy is the devil. Therefore, everyone else trying to walk toward Christ becomes our friend. ## Application: Look for allies, not more enemies. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being the strength that unites people.