--HANDLING OPPOSITION ~~

--"David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him."
--[1 Samuel 18:14 / NLT ] -- angelwing

---AFTER GOD gave David a great victory, something unexpected happened. King Saul turned against the young warrior. David's popularity unleashed a deadly strain of jealousy in Saul. Saul's envy was, of course, unfounded. Although David had been anointed as the next king and had popular support, he never did anything to undermine Saul. David simply lived such an exemplary and godly life that the nation was drawn to him. And Saul hated it.

Perhaps you find yourself in a similar situation. God gives you a victory, and all of a sudden opposition rises up against you from an unexpected place. Do not think it strange or become discouraged. Instead, take David's quiet example to heart. Do not defend your rights or become resentful; rather, behave wisely in all your ways. Maintain your confidence in God, fulfill your responsibilities, and respect those in authority--even if they are the ones attacking you.

Why? Because then the underlying theme of David's life will become yours as well: "The LORD was with Him." God will fight for you just as He did for David (Isaiah 54:17).

-"Lord Jesus, thank You for defending me. Help me to trust You, to fulfill my responsibilities, and to respect those
in authority so that You will be glorified. I give You all the praise, Yahweh. ~ amen"


--'Jesus, Our Perfect Hope'/CS~

--"You Make Me Brave" // (lyric video Amanda Cook) // <https://youtu.be/2YE3l0tEh3c>
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Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]