Read 1 Samuel 18
Wanted: Humility
7 As they danced, they
sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 8 Saul was very angry; this refrain galled
him. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with
only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” 9 And from that time on
Saul kept a jealous eye on David.
SAUL is King of Israel. But he’s a lousy leader. He let fear
keep him from victory over Goliath. He sent a boy to do a man’s job there. Now
the boy David gets more credit, and Saul’s pride begins to destroy him further.
This incident
marks Saul’s quick decline to vengeance, murder and insanity. God had given to
him a young, passionate leader in David; yet, Saul’s jealousy kept David from
using his passion and skills to support his king.
What should Saul
have done here? He should have celebrated David, too. He should have empowered
and encouraged David in his leadership. He should have thanked God for such a
leader in his midst.
Instead he began a
pursuit to destroy David. But Saul’s destructive purpose would eventually
destroy himself. Saul could have been a great first king for Israel. Instead,
as in so many men who rule, his pride and fear destroyed him.
Has God given you
opportunities to lead? He has if you’re a husband, a father or a church member.
Use your strengths and use the strengths’ of others whom God has sent to help
you. Be humble and lead in the understanding that it is God who has placed you
in this position. And it is God whom you will glorify when you lead with his
gifts.
A Moment’s Thought: God is guiding you to lead.
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