1 Samuel 27 sets up the final section of the book, where the reign of king Saul comes to an abysmal end. But the story here about David and the Philistines seems rather odd. It can be a difficult chapter to interpret, understand, and apply. But one thing is abundantly clear here (and in the chapters that follow): God continues to give success to his king. And through him, God’s plan for his people Israel continues to unfold. In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that even in the darkest places, God is always at work to fulfill his purposes. And it remains God’s intention to give his people success as we take the gospel of his kingdom into all the world, for the ends of the earth will be the inheritance of his King.