Meditations

“But then a black mood from God settled over Saul and took control of him. He was sitting at home, his spear in his hand, while David was playing music. Suddenly, Saul tried to skewer David with his spear, but David ducked. The spear stuck in the wall and David got away. It was night.”
1 Samuel 19:9-10 MSG

If you remember the story of Saul and David, you will know that God blessed David and he became greater and greater than King Saul. The people praised him. His daughter loved him. His son, Jonathan, was his best friend. Saul was eaten up with jealously to the point where he wanted him dead.

Before we think this story has no application in our life, ask yourself this question. Is there any one person that you are jealous of their marriage or their physical appearance or their financial situation or their successful ministry or their life in general? Before you quickly say no, ask God to reveal if there are any friends at all that you resent their success.

What I have observed in my 60 year old life, there are always people who you tend to compare yourself to. You want to put yourself above them or below them. The comparison game is such a wearisome game where there are no winners and you are the loser. Saul lost everything when he compared himself to the successes of David. He could have been his biggest fan and helped him, instead of try to harm him.

The best way I have found to cure the jealously problem, is to be that person's prayer warrior. Pray for their success to become greater than yours. Jonathan could have been jealous of David's life. Jonathan was a smart guy. He wanted David to succeed more than himself.