Read: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 15:12-14
Saul had nothing but jealousy for David. It was obvious to Saul that God’s favor was on David and that God’s spirit had left him and sent an evil spirit instead. Jealousy is a powerful demon and ends in murder. Saul tried to physically kill David with his spear twice but David escaped. When Saul realized he wouldn’t be able to kill David he sent him on the battlefield hoping that the Philistines would kill him. David had victory after victory making him even more loved and honored by the people and Saul’s men. Even Saul’s family was on David’s side which drove Saul to hate him more. Saul finally sent his army after David to kill him. Saul’s daughter saved David’s life and helped him escape.
Jealousy leads to murder. When Jesus was teaching on the mountain he explained that the law said not to murder but he said not to even curse a person with your mouth. Our mouth is our sword and with it we can murder a person or bring them life.
In John, the people’s words condemned them. They questioned Jesus’ authority and every thing he said. Jesus was telling them spiritual truths that could not be understood with carnal reasoning. Jesus knew they wouldn’t understand what he was saying but he was saying it for us and anyone who had spiritual ears to hear.
Psalm 112 has many promises for us. It says that we will be blessed if we fear the Lord and take delight to do his will. Our children will be mighty in the land and be blessed. Wealth and riches will be in our house and even when it is dark in the world, His light will shine around us. If we lend to people and are generous, then we will not be shaken when bad news comes. Our heart will be secure and we will not fear.
Lord, we trust in you! Help us to guard our tongues and speak only what you want us to say.
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