Many times something happens that makes it
difficult to complete a task I need to do. These tasks could be God’s work, in
support of my family, an assignment from my employer or simply something I find
enjoyment in doing. Sometimes these difficulties cause me to chuckle while
other times they are an annoyance. Still other times they have caused bodily
injury or have been upsetting.
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| Saul Attempting to Kill David |
Today’s text is 1 Samuel 19:1-10. David was
popular among the Jews. Besides being good looking, he led the army and at one
time single handedly defeated the Philistines. King Saul was jealous of David,
and fearful David would overthrow him. Although he took an oath not to, Saul,
when under the influence of an evil spirit, attempted to kill David.
Something -- Saul
-- was trying to cause David great bodily harm! David most likely was very
upset with this event.
At times hindrances and trouble can seem to be daily
events. Satan does all he can to make our lives difficult.
Adam and Eve brought sin into the world, and as a
result, we suffer the consequences of sin on this earth. God reminds us
frequently that we will be under attack from Satan. In the book of Revelations
he further tells us that the Christian Church will be under attack from the
time of Christ’s death until his return. Even today, thousands of Christians
are being killed because of their faith.
At times, life will be difficult. There will be annoyances and bodily harm.
Life will be upsetting for us.
The story of Saul and David has another message. Even though sin and evil spirits run rampant, God is still in control.
Satan can be an annoyance, or even harm us
physically and emotionally. But he cannot harm us spiritually!
Jesus died on the cross so that we may have
everlasting life with him in heaven. Our faith in Jesus is the best defense we
have!
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