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Address the Mess\nMessy-er (1 Sam. 18:14-29, 24:1-12)\nJuly 29, 2018\n\nPlease turn in your Bibles to 1 Samuel 16 and 1 Samuel 24 \n\n\u201cI know a mess when I see one because I am one!\u201d \n\nHow to avoid the ER: mess to messier\n\nRealize: every mess comes with a list of bad options\n\nThe men said, \u201cThis is the day the LORD spoke of when He said to you, \u2018I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.\u201d 1 Samuel 24:4\n\nOption 1: Expediency: the quick-easy fix\n\n\u201cThe LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD\u2019s anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.\u201d 1 Samuel 24:6\n\nOption 2: Virtue: trusting God\u2019s way and time\n\nHow to Avoid the ER: Stop\u2014Drop\u2014and Roll\n\n-Stop: take the offense. Refuse to feel pushed\n\n-Drop: with thanksgiving, give it to God in prayer\n\n-Roll: be ready to change course as God directs\n\nWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today?\nHow must you respond?