Please read 1 Samuel 18.
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Meditate on verse 30b.
David behaved himself more wisely
than all the servants of Saul.
So his name was highly esteemed.
After the death of Goliath, David soon faced a new enemy, jealous King Saul. Saul’s gratitude for his young musician’s victory over the enemy turned to deadly envy. Saul conceived plot after plot to kill him, yet David’s LORD Champion was always with him, keeping him safe, even in impossible circumstances. Just as he trusted God to save him from lions, bears, and giants (1 Samuel 17:34-37), David trusted the LORD to save him from a crazy king, keeping his behavior above reproach despite how Saul behaved.
You often encounter ungodly people. They may be family members, friends, coworkers, or a stranger in the car next to you. How do you respond? Do you reflect their words, actions, and attitudes, or do you behave more wisely than those around you because Christ controls you? Trust your Savior and Champion to fight your battles (Isaiah 19:20).
Pray 1 Samuel 18:14 and 30 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, let ________ and me prosper in
all our ways for You are with us.
Let us behave ourselves more wisely than others.
May our name be highly esteemed.
Because of Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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