1. The Lord gives Saul into David's hands (1-7)

Saul stopped pursuing the Philistines and came after David with an army of 3000 men. He did not know that David and his men were hiding in the back of the cave when he went in to relieve himself. David might have thought that this was his God-given opportunity to get rid of his enemy. This was natural. But David didn't touch Saul; he restrained his men. He respected Saul's life because he feared and loved God who had anointed Saul king.

2. Saul knows that David will be king (8-22)

After being undetected when he cut off a corner of the king's robe, David called out to the king. Saul was moved by David's refusal to kill him when he had the opportunity. He wept, and confessed the truth he knew in his heart--David would be the next king, and God would establish his kingdom. The Lord honors those who honor him (2:30).

Application: Lord, teach me how to love and honor you by respecting your servants and your children.
One Word: God blesses those who honor him