Faith Under Fire

Main idea: David stood strong in faith, even when other believers gave him faulty counsel. He remained fixed upon God who controls all (Steve Lawson). Outline: I. Confession of Faith (v. 1a). II. Criticism of Faith (vv. 1b-3). A. Critics advise flight, not fight (v. 1c). B. Critics magnify the enemy's power (v. 2). C. Critics anticipate unthinkable calamity (v. 3). III. Confirmation of Faith (vv. 4-7). A. God's sovereignty (v. 4ab). B God's scrutiny (vv. 4c-5). C. God's severity (v. 6). D. God's support (v. 7).