Not Every Opportunity Is From God - Devotional

Not Every Opportunity Is From God: A Bible Study on 1 Samuel 26

This is a 12-page, sermon-style Bible study built around 1 Samuel 26, the moment David finds Saul asleep and has the chance to end the chase for good. It’s written in a conversational, direct voice, so it reads the way it would sound if you heard it taught. It’s designed for a teaching of about 30 minutes.

What’s inside

• Seven teaching points that walk through the chapter, each with a time marker and clear talking points. The points cover betrayal from your own circle, saying sorry versus true repentance, how God tests us, how to tell a real open door from a test, and why God doesn’t always speak in the moment.
• Supporting scripture (ESV) pulled out of the text so it’s easy to find and read aloud.
• An application section for everyday believers, with five real-life two-choice moments and a simple filter to run before making a decision.
• A “this week” action plan, five key takeaways to leave with, and a closing prayer.

How it helps

• For leaders and teachers: You get a clear flow, talking points, and a ready-made close, so you can teach it without building the outline yourself.
• For individuals and small groups: It gives you a practical way to tell the difference between an opportunity that looks good and one that is actually from God, especially when you can’t hear Him in the moment.
• For everyday decisions: It shows how to decide by what you know of God’s character and Word when you’re facing a shortcut, a temptation, or a long wait on a promise.