1 Samuel 18:29 "...Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days."
David has become very successful because the Lord is with him. His continued success begins to drive Saul crazy. At first Saul is angry about all the attention David is getting, but soon becomes afraid of David. Instead of focusing on leading the nation and following God, Saul becomes paranoid and jealous of David.
Why do we concern ourselves so much with what other people have and have accomplished? Why do we care so much about their stuff? Envy and jealousy can be so destructive. It's so easy to look at others and see what they have gained and the praise they recieve and feel poorly about ourselves. This is when envy begins to grow-and it all stems from our own insecurities! In Christ, we have no reason to feel insecure. We have eternal security in Jesus! Today, I need to focus on God and what he wants, celebrate others' victories, and be confident in my own skin!
Dear Jesus, help me to not be jealous or envious or fearful of anyone today. Amen.
