1 Samuel 24:1-7

David gave an example of patience

1 Samuel 24:4

David chose to wait for God’s timing

1 Samuel 26:8-11

Attributes that allowed David to wait for the Lord’s timing:

-David had strong faith and believed that God would gain victory in the right time and with the right method

-David had the correct values: Killing a king would violate his conscience

-Discernment helped David realize that assassination would mean stepping out of God’s will

-Strength played a role in the decision

Isaiah 40:31