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DAVID WON ALL HIS BATTLES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
1 Samuel 18

Ephesians 6:10-17

 

“…be strong in the Lord,

and in the power of his might.”

 

DAVID WON ALL HIS BATTLES
 
Saul tried all means to get rid of David. He thought that David’s constant presence in the battlefront would eventually lead to his death in the hands of the enemies. He offered his daughter to David for a wife. This was Saul’s way of keeping David within reach to eventually have him killed. David, however, was up for any challenge. The king told his servants to talk to David about his offer of his daughter. Knowing that David might not be able to afford a dowry, the king, through his servants, offered him an alternative. Saul did not require a dowry. Instead he asked for one hundred foreskins of the Philistines. His intention was for David to die in the hands of the Philistines as he fought. David was delighted with that offer.
 
David slew two hundred Philistines. That was twice the number that Saul had asked for. David was given the second daughter of Saul, Michal, for a wife. All things worked together for good. God was with David, and he was not afraid of any venture. He trusted the Lord in trying circumstances, such as the evil intentions of Saul.
 
The future king was aware of what Saul was doing, but he responded with godliness and wisdom. He behaved with humility when he was offered Saul’s daughter for a wife. He said that he was not worthy to be the king’s son-in-law. God was with David and ensured he did not fail. This was proven beyond doubt earlier when he valiantly slew the Philistine giant. Saul was afraid of David, because David behaved wisely (1 Sam 18:12-14).
 
As these events took place, David had already been anointed to be king. God caused Jonathan, the apparent successor of Saul, to be David’s best friend. Saul was determined to get rid of David, but God protected him and gave him success.
 
THOUGHT: God is the Source of all wisdom. He can be trusted.
PRAYER: Father, may I put on Thy whole armour, and grant me victory in my spiritual battles.

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