“Taking a stand” happens when you decide your allegiance, not when you charge the battlefield. Before you can stand firm in big moments, you must learn to stand in small matters. David’s life and example teach us that standing with God involves decisions about authority, power, and plans.

How do you know where God is directing you to serve Him? God not only uses crises and conversations, but also changes in life to direct our service to Him.

Everyone thinks they know how things should be done. We make decisions that attempt to accommodate everyone, but some opinions matter more than others. Scripture proves this to be true. God’s opinion matters most, especially as God selects Israel’s new king.

A pledge of allegiance promises loyalty to another. Your obedience signals loyalty. Today we examine King Saul’s obedience and ask where our loyalty is?