“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? And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.” 1 Samuel 18:8-9
Some challenges will come because you are growing. Higher level brings higher responsibilities
and also higher challenges. The challenges that Isaac had in Gerar were because
he was increasing. The people were threatened by the fact that he was becoming
mightier because God was blessing him. You cannot compare the challenge of a
month old baby with that of a year old, and neither can you compare the
challenge of a year old with a ten-year-old child. Saul wanted to kill David
because he was being acknowledged for great exploits. If you think everyone is
happy with your progress, you must be joking! But you don’t need to worry about
such challenges if your life is pleasing to God. Concentrate on obeying God and
doing His will. Also, learn to deal with your real enemy which is the flesh and
the devil.
“When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even
his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down
imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge
of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is
fulfilled.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-6
May your adversary be subdued before you in Jesus
name.
Prayer for
today: Oh Lord, let me increase in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with
God and with men in Jesus name.
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