# 172 - David The Madman - In this episode of The Chosen People, David flees to enemy territory and escapes death by pretending to lose his mind. As fear and faith collide in 1 Samuel 21:11–15, we explore how God’s presence can remain—quiet but steady—even when survival forces us into the most desperate disguises.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 172 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices