1 Samuel 22

"David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. So he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him." vv.1-2

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Here is David's first independent leadership and that of over 400 men!  This wasn't an easy group to lead either as they are described as in distress, in debt and discontent.  I already struggle enough being a leader of a handful of high schoolers and 20-something year olds, I don't know if I could handle 400 men who had these stresses in their life.  God was setting David up to later become the forerunner of the King of kings in starting him off in a low, humble position that he would later be raised up.  Notice also the 400 men that are following David before he is even king.  Whether they knew he would be because of Samuel's words or not it was evident that he was a man after God's heart even when his life was a threat by the king.  It's not easy to follow the minority but if it's God's will it's the way.  In what ways can you honor the King of kings now as we wait for Him to take over the world with His kingdom?  How have you had hard leadership opportunities that God has strengthened you through?