Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Samuel 18:12 (New Living Translation)

Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul.

Saul feared David. How and why would Saul fear such a loyal servant as David.

(1) God was with David. Saul’s life had moved Saul away from God. Yikes. Bad situation.

(2) Then there is the human and practical side of this: David was a good warrior. He was quite good in the craft of killing people. I would not want David to be upset with me.

This was Saul’s situation. I don’t think Saul was aware of reason (1) as stated in the verse. I do think Saul was quite familiar with reasons (2).

How aware am I of reason (1)? Has God found favor with me? Has God lost favor with me? I am forgiven. The blood of the Christ covers my sins. Thanks be to God, and please God, help me with my unbelief.