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DAVID BECAME POPULAR
LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 24
1 Samuel 18

Proverbs 22:4

 

“By humility and the fear
of the LORD are riches,

and honour, and life.”

 

DAVID BECAME POPULAR
 
It is stated that David behaved wisely. He went wherever King Saul sent him to. And all Israel loved him. That victory in slaying Goliath put him in the limelight. He rose from a shepherd boy to a national hero. He showed that he trusted and depended on God, and that was the first quality required of a king. Every nation wanted peace and freedom. Saul had done what he could, but he was not able to defeat Goliath. David offered to face that challenge. He was destined to be king, for God had chosen him.
 
When David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, there was a spontaneous welcome with song. The public reaction to David’s victory was echoed in the women’s singing where they attributed the slaying of thousands to Saul and ten thousands to David. This displeased Saul greatly, and he eyed David from that day. Saul was not ignored as a king, but he perceived that he was losing ground with the nation. He anticipated David’s ascension to the throne in the days ahead, but he viewed this with suspicion and malice. He also knew that Jonathan his son was sympathetic to David, and was willing to give up the throne for him.
 
Regardless of Saul’s attitude, David continued to serve him faithfully. He was loyal and attended to his assigned duties. He played music for the king and went to battle as he was assigned. He was in the presence of the king whenever he was required. The whole nation knew that he was a capable leader. David avoided Saul’s two attempts to kill him. God was with David, but He departed from Saul. All Israel loved David and he himself behaved responsibly. Everything turned in David’s favour, and Saul was afraid, but there was little he could do. The Scripture says that God has foreordained all that will come to pass according to His sovereign will. In many instances, God’s dealings with men revealed His will. He will always prevail regardless of circumstances.
 
THOUGHT: Faith comes with complete confidence in God.
PRAYER: Father, lead and guide me according to Thy will for me, as I trust in Thee.

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