Saul and David
1 Sam 18:12 And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul. Another tool of the devil is fear Who would you think had fear? The one throwing a javelin, or the one who is the target? It was Saul, the aggressor, he feared. When you are a target. It is because someone fears you; satan fears you. Satan fears the presence of God’s Spirit. He tries to cause it to go away. Do not let the enemies fearful attacks lodge in your heart. You belong to God. It is a bad spirit, do not receive it. 2 Tim 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 1 Sam 18:13 Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. To remove David from his presence he made him an officer in command of a legion. 1 Sam 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
1 Sam 18:15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. Another tool of satan is jealousy Like the story of Joseph, David was favored by God and men. This made the bad spirit in Saul even more afraid. 1 Sam 18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them. The people loved and honored David, yet he did not let it go to his head. He remained a humble servant. It is the devil who tempts us with the world’s honor and praise. We are not to fall for it any more than we listen to accusations and fear his fiery darts or javelin. We are servants of God, blessed by him and we do everything to bring him honor. We live by faith in God and His promises, directed by His Spirit. 1 Sam 18:17 And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD’S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.
1 Sam 18:18 And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king? Saul promised his oldest daughter to David and set him out to battle, supposing he would be killed. David spoke humbly as not deserving to be a kings son-in-law. He and his family were unworthy.
