The Irony of Saul

1 Samuel 26:35 and 27:1

If you have read the previous chapters and verses of this Book, we will be in sync with what I'll be sharing here. So if you haven't, please do read the story between Saul and David. 

The message of the Word above is crystal clear: not all who declare blessing in your life or praise you will not do harm on you. Notice that Saul is even calling David "my son". So, be like David: harmful as dove but wise as serpent. And do not worry, because just like how God revealed to David the schemes of Saul, He will also reveal those kind of people to you. Keep close to God for discernment.

In the previous verses, David did not harm Saul though he literally can but he is wise on how to handle his fight with the man. Be like David. 

The irony of Saul is a result of fear and envy. Do not forget that though Saul appears to be the villain here, God did anoint him with oil and chose him to rule over Israel. He was once chosen by God. And so, let this be a reminder to us to always guard our hearts. We may thought that we're walking with God but in reality we are slowly being like Saul. And that we should avoid. Keep close to God for discernment and for evaluation with our spiritual walk with Him.

Do not be like Saul. Be like David. Shalom!