Difficult People

Saul and his army pursued David again, in 1 Samuel 26.  While they were sleeping, David and a servant went into camp and took Saul’s spear, but did not kill anyone.  When they woke, David told them that he valued their lives, and asked if Saul would do the same with him.  Saul blessed David and said that he would be successful.

Why did Saul, after David had already spared his life once, feel like he needed to pursue David again?  Pride?  Jealousy?  Insecurity?  Whatever it was, he didn’t stick to his promise because of his own problems, not because of David.  Do you have people in your life that never leave you alone?  Do you have people in your life that seem like they are always after you?  Do you have people in your life that are never happy unless you are miserable?

How did David respond?  He spared Saul’s life.  He recognized that Saul was still God’s anointed.  He left it in God’s hands.  Are you able to let go of difficult people and leave them in God’s hands?  Chances are, they are being difficult because of their own problems and not because of you.  Will you ask God to take care of those difficult situations?

Help me, Lord, to be godly and patient like David.  Give me the wisdom to put my life situations in Your hands.  Amen.