1. Men of courage (1-15)

Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him, so David fled for his life. After living as a fugitive in Israel, he went to live in exile among the Philistines. God helped him. Throughout his fugitive life many courageous and able men came to join him. Some warriors were ambidextrous; some Gadites had faces like lions and feet like gazelles. Some were political dissidents; some were outlaws. Many came in bands or groups with their own leaders. They were a motley crew of rebels, robbers, misfits, outcasts, but they were unified by their love for and absolute loyalty to David. They were all men of courage.

2. For your God will help you (16-22)

When men of Saul's tribe defected, David wondered if he could trust them. The Spirit of God came on Amasai and he spoke for them all. (18) They could give their hearts to David because they believed that God helped him. They trusted him even though he was an exile; his army was like the army of God.

Application: Lord, raise up faithful shepherds and loyal, committed men and women for our times.
One Word: A man on God's side