1. Saul's search and destroy party (1-11)

When the Ziphites reported David's whereabouts to Saul, he set out with 3000 men to find and kill him. But David discovered his camp and, with Abishai, brother of General Joab, he crept to the place where Saul was sleeping. For the second time he had a chance to kill Saul. Abishai saw this as a God-given opportunity to destroy their enemy--but David didn't see it that way. He restrained Abishai. David would not be seduced by opportunity to act against his principles and violate his conscience. He would not touch the Lord's anointed.

2. 'So may the Lord value my life.' (12-25)

David took Saul's spear and water jar; he stood on a high hill and rebuked General Abner, Saul's commanding officer. Saul recognized David; he was moved by David's restraint, and promised not to harm him. David made it clear that it was for the Lord's sake that he had spared Saul. He valued Saul's life because he was the Lord's anointed. David did not trust Saul, but he loved and feared God.

Application: Lord, teach me the true respect for human life that is based on your love for all people.
One Word: Value those whom God loves