1Samuel 18:7-8 (KJV)
(7) And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
(8) And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
Whenever you’re being celebrated, there are those who will get jealous. Jealousy is an affirmation that you’re lifted. Further, there are still more who will feel insecure in your accomplishments. Hear what King Saul Said:
[8]“...They have ascribed unto David ten thousands and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
[9] And sou eyed David from that day forward.” (1Samuel 18:8-9)
Soul’s jealousy of David metamorphosed into insecurity, and his insecurity graduated to hatred. The scripture said: “And soul eyed David from that day forward.” (1Samuel 18:9).
That is, he had an evil eye for David. I decree in the name of Jesus, every evil eye that looks at you from now will go blind for your sake.
Please get this into your spirit (accept this scriptural truth): Your rising in life will stirrup jealousy in the heart of men. When it is not checked, it will metamorphose into insecurity. If the insecurity gets out of control, it will then graduate into hatred.
This hatred for David is confirmed in verses 10 and 11 of 1st Samuel 18, where we see Saul making two failed attempts to kill David with a javelin. Why is this message so important? One will be naive to think that everyone will be excited about their breakthroughs/lifting in life. Understand that for every new level/height you attain, you will have new enemies to contend with. It’s important to be aware of this fact so that you’re not taken by surprise.
All of a sudden, Saul (who was previously an ally) has become David’s arch enemy. Therefore, do not be surprised when some who may have been on your side before, now turn out to be adversaries to you. By killing Goliath, David made a new enemy, much more treacherous than the dreaded Goliath and the enemies of Israel. Before the account of David killing Goliath in the book of 1st Samuel Chapter 17, bible records that David had found favour with Saul the King (see 1st Samuel 16:22). But after the encounter with Goliath, overnight, the favour that David once had with the king, had turned to animosity.
Therefore, keep your eyes wide open as God continues to lift you, so you don’t fall prey to the adversary. The hatred notwithstanding, David still made it to the throne as King. The hatred of his arch enemy could not stop God’s agenda for his life; he outlived his enemy and fulfilled divine plan. May you have a greater testimony in the name of Jesus.
But Note: David was not ignorant of the existence of a treacherous and crafty enemy called Saul; that’s why he survived the attempts on his life. You too must not be ignorant so that you can fulfill destiny without hurts.
I pray one prayer for you: May you never mistaken an enemy for a friend. And may you always be several steps ahead of your enemies. In verse 12 of 1st Samuel chapter 18, the scripture reveals:
“And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him…” (1st Samuel 18:1).
May your fear be upon your enemies from now on. In contrast, Verse 16 says: “But all Israel and Judah loved David…”.(1st Samuel 18:16)
Therefore I decree that in the midst of enemy hatred and hostility, you will find favour with those who matter. Will you say a loud Amen to that! Congratulations!
Meanwhile, without a relationship with God through Jesus Christ the Son, you have no real defence against the enemy. If you desire to establish this relationship, please say the following prayer and mean it from your heart:
I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to die for my sins and I confess Him as Lord and Saviour. Thank you Lord for saving me.
Amen.
Congratulations! if you said that prayer. The Word of God says you are now a new creature and old things are passed away. All things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). In other-words, God will never call your past life (sins/faults) to remembrance. They are totally forgiven and forgotten. Check this:
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. (Isaiah 43:25)
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more (Hebrews 8:12 )
If you have said this prayer, we encourage you to get into a bible believing church near you where you can grow in the Lord (1st Peter 2:2 and 2nd Samuel 7:10) . Also, continue to follow us on our social media platforms (YouTube@josephmasiam, Facebook@mawudema). We’d love to hear from you!
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Remain ever blessed.
Jesus is Lord!
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