Read 1 Samuel 18:12-16 – Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, but had departed from Saul. Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him. Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
The adversarial attitude Saul developed toward David was born of fear. Saul’s kingdom was over, though he still sat in the chair. Perhaps David could grasp the older man’s fear and maybe he could understand why it occasionally boiled over in efforts to kill David. Saul’s fear will drive him from rational response. He will hate one who deserves to be loved. This is the cross many replacement leaders must bear. When you’ve been asked to take on a new role of leadership, ministry or even on the job, often that means someone else has stepped away. If that former occupant of your new chair treats you poorly, don’t return the favor. Honor that person even if their behavior isn’t worthy of honor. Your reward will be a true integrity in your life.
– Dr. Mike Clarensau serves as Senior Director of the Healthy Church Network of the Assemblies of God.
National Light for the Lost Day . May 6, 2012 . www.men.ag.org
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