David

 David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.    1 Samuel 18.14

King Saul put David to the test. He raged with jealousy and tried to kill David with his spear, even while David played music to soothe him. Saul was afraid because the Lord had left him and was now with David. Saul made him commander, hoping he would die, but instead David became successful. 

It appears David remained submissive to Saul, despite the attempts at his life. Since the Lord was with David, he was protected. He could have simply resisted Saul and run away, but he didn’t. 

He remained obedient to his king. 

Slamming the door behind me I blurted, “I give up.” It had been one of those days when everything had gone wrong. My anger shot into orbit like a pea from a slingshot, and my lack of patience was put to the test. 

So often when my self-limitations are pushed to extinction in my marriage I want to quit.

Before I walked out the door that day, I should have realised that all I needed was to ask God for help. Frustration was the result of trying to do it all on my own. 

As the Advent season approaches, perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed with decorating, shopping, and planning meals, and anger comes easily. In those times, let us be more like David. Although we may still have spears to dodge, let’s look to Jesus for help. If we can capture the realisation that the Lord is with us, we already have success within our grasp.

Father, thank You for the promise that You are here with me at this very moment. Please strengthen me to withstand all that I may face today. Help me to be still in Your presence. I know it’s there that I find all the success I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen 

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.     Psalm 16.8