This chapter is a study in contrasts: Saul’s jealousy versus Jonathan’s humility, David’s obedience to God versus Saul’s disobedience, God’s blessing on David versus God’s displeasure with Saul. David succeeds in everything he does because God is with him. The army he leads respects him, the nation celebrates him, the king’s son is his best friend, and the king’s daughter is in love with him--things are going pretty well for David.
In the meantime, Saul is falling apart. He knows that the Lord is rejecting him as king because of his disobedience and he is extremely jealous of David. He plots ways to harm him, but fails because God is no longer with him. He is terrified of David because he knows that God is on his side and he cannot fail. What a miserable way to live! Remember last week we read about Saul being the man God told Samuel to anoint as king. He was chosen by God, given his title by grace…and he squandered it in disobedience. What a challenge and encouragement this story is to honor the title of “Christian” given by grace to those who believe through faith. Am I squandering it in disobedience? Do I have selfish motives? The only way to live is by walking with God daily, trusting in Him completely.
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