So, we have a young sprout of a man named David who plays a harp to soothe King Saul when evil comes upon him; he slays a fierce warrior named Goliath, so what is next?
Saul had a son, Jonathan. Jonathan and David became best friends, even to the point of loving each other as brothers. They had a kinship and bonded. David was an obedient servant of Saul; anything Saul sent David to do--he did and did it correctly!!!
Sounds like a story with a truly happy ending and they all lived happily everafter. OOOOPPPPSSSS! Not quite. Saul and David were fierce warriors, BUT, the tide began to shift when, in 1 Samuel 18:6-7. All the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine and the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes.
As they danced they sang: "Saul has slain his thousands and
David his tens of thousands."
Aught-ohhhh! This really PO-ed Saul and his thoughts were of jealously and gall. He thinks what more can David get---my kingdom? From here on Saul look at David with jealously.
Jealous means resentful, suspicious of rivalry. Here is a little bitty thing that we all have experienced - jealously. Some may call it envy or lust, maybe even a bad attitude; however, it boils down to the fact that due to the jealously from the women singing Saul will grow to resent David.
You may have experienced this in your life as well. Are you sitting in a bath of jealously and resentment; OR, have you let it go and turned it all over to God?
Tomorrow more about Saul and his dealing with David. Thank you for reading. If you ever, yes if you find I have strayed from God's word please let me know. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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