Lessons from David- 1 Samuel 18
It's good to be reminded of what David endured before he became King. Having been anointed by Samuel, and defeated Goliath, David is subjected to Saul's jealousy and suspicion. His God-given success (5) is a reminder to Saul of his own depravity.
David is unfairly treated, from being targetted with a spear (10), to being trapped with Saul's schemes. Saul had promised to give whoever slayed Goliath one of his daughters in marriage; now he seeks to avoid keeping his promise or, worse still, use it against David (21).
But God's blessing is such, that He even uses Saul's threatening challenge (24-25) to bless David, as he completes it successfully. This chapter highlights David's success -a gift from God- and God's faithful protection even when he is in mortal danger.
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