David is transitioning from the humble life of a shepherd's son to a more prominent life of an Israeli leader. It is not an easy transformation for him. He wins the admiration of his people. (1 Samuel 18:16) But Saul, the ruling king, begins to hate David. (1 Samuel 20:31)
The author of 1 Samuel understand that all of this is from the Lord. (1 Samuel 18:12 and others).
Where is Saul's personal responsibility in these events? Where is his commitment to fairness? Why does he not put a stop to his tendency to become jealous?
At times I, like Saul of old, am my own worst enemy. God, help me to take personal responsibility.
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