Big Idea: People make their choices, but God weaves them together to accomplish his will. 

             Isaiah 46:9-10 

Absolom chooses to exalt himself and David chooses to humble himself. 

            2 Samuel 16:11b-12 

God allows David to face his consequences but graciously limits the damage of his sin. 

 Ahithophel chooses betrayal, while an unnamed woman chooses faithfulness. 

            2 Samuel 16:23 

            2 Samuel 17:14 

God thwarts Absolom’s rebellion by using the humble and humiliating the proud. 

A group of strangers in the wilderness choose to generously bless David and his men. 

             2 Samuel 17:29b 

God shows faithfulness to David and provides in his time of need. 

            Psalm 23:5 

1. Because we have free will, our choices really matter. 

1. Because God always accomplishes his will, we can completely trust him. 

1. Jesus invites us to follow him by aligning our wills to God’s will. 

          Luke 22:42