1 Samuel chapters 22-23 show David fully on the run, yet not abandoned. He is rejected by the system, hunted by the king, and forced into survival mode—but God continues to guide him, protect him, and preserve his purpose. The simple truth is this: God’s presence does not always remove pressure, but it does sustain purpose. The sharper truth is this: many people assume if God is with you, life should stabilize—but in David’s case, obedience actually keeps him in danger.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, re ...