What to Do When You Are a Target of Envy?

What to Do When You Are a Target of Envy?

David overcame being a target of envy… 1 Samuel 18:26-30 (NLT)26David was delighted to accept the offer. Before the time limit expired, 27he and his men went out and killed 200 Philistines. Then David fulfilled the king’s requirement… So Saul gave his...
How to Not Become Envious?

How to Not Become Envious?

Saul went back on his promise… 1 Samuel 18:19-25 (NLT)19When the time came for Saul to give his daughter Merab in marriage to David, he gave her instead to Adriel. 20In the meantime, Saul’s daughter Michal had fallen in love with David, and Saul was delighted...
How Do We Navigate Uncertainty?

How Do We Navigate Uncertainty?

When envy consumed, it also controled Saul… 1 Samuel 18:10-12 (NLT)10The very next day a tormenting spirit from God overwhelmed Saul, and he began to rave in his house like a madman. David was playing the harp, as he did each day. But Saul had a spear in his...
Will You Douse the Flames or Be Consumed?

Will You Douse the Flames or Be Consumed?

King Saul was furious when people compared him to David… 1 Samuel 18:6-9 (NLT)6When the victorious Israelite army was returning home after David had killed the Philistine, women from all the towns of Israel came out to meet King Saul. They sang and danced for...