Walking in Victory
September 25, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:8–15
This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. (1 Samuel 18:8–9)
As fear and worry intensified, Saul became paranoid. "What more can he have now but the kingdom?" His self-talk lost control. "Hey, I've got a problem on my hands. Here's a giant-killer who's about to become a king-killer. What can I do about that?" He's afraid of his own shadow.
That's Saul. Within a matter of hours, he "looked at David with suspicion from that day on." When imagination is fueled by jealousy, suspicion takes over . . . and at that point, dangerous things occur.
David has done nothing to deserve that kind of treatment! He has served God, killed a giant, submitted himself to his superior, and behaved properly. In fact, verse 15 says, "When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him."
Why? Because Saul saw that God was on David's side, and he realized that he, himself, didn't have that kind of power. The contrast was more than he could handle.
The Bible is so practical, isn't it? Jealousy is a deadly sin, and the suspicion of Saul shackled him in its prison. Because he operated in that tight radius of fear, worry, and paranoia, Saul's great goal in life became twisted. Instead of leading Israel onto bigger and better things, he focused on only one objective: making David's life miserable.
Being positive and wise is the best reaction to an enemy. When you see your enemy coming, don't roll up your mental sleeves, deciding which jab you will throw. Remember how David handled Saul. David just kept prospering—just kept behaving wisely. And when the heat rose, he fled the scene. He refused to fight back or get even.
So if you are rubbing shoulders with a jealous individual, whether it be a roommate, a boss, a friend, or even a partner, remember the model of David.
It boils down to this: walking in victory is the difference between what pleases us and what pleases God. Like David, we need to stand fast, to do what is right without tiring of it. Plain and simple, that's what pleases God. And in the final analysis, isn't that why we're left on earth?
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A Teachable Spirit
September 24, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:5–16
David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him. When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle. (1 Samuel 18:14–16)
They were singing and dancing in the streets, welcoming and honoring this young man who had defended the name of their God. If there is a single statement that best describes David at this time in his life, it would be this one: "David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD was with him" (1 Samuel 18:14).
Four times in this one chapter we read that David "prospered." That interested me, so I looked up the Hebrew word sakal from which "prospered" is derived. I discovered two insightful things about that term. Proverbs 10:19 reveals the first: "When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise [sakal]."
A person who is wise (who prospers) knows how to keep his mouth shut. He can keep confidences when people say, "Look, don't share that." That's another characteristic of a good friend, by the way. A good friend can be trusted with the details of your life; he keeps his mouth closed.
Furthermore, when he opens his mouth, he opens it with discretion. That's a sign of a sakal person. That was David.
And the second insight is in Proverbs 21:11: "When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; but when the wise is instructed [sakal],he receives knowledge."
The sakal person is teachable. Again, that's the kind of man David was. He was wise because he guarded his lips, and he maintained a teachable spirit. No matter how fast the promotion or how high the exaltation may be, we are never to lose our teachability. We never reach a level where we are above criticism or we no longer need the input of others. And, frankly, there are times when our best lessons can be learned from our enemies.
The Marks of Faith: The Marks of Deliverance
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
And when she had come to her house, she found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying on the bed.
Mark 7:30
Recommended Reading: Mark 7:24-30
It comes with a jolt to realize Jesus once left Israel and ventured into modern-day Lebanon, effectively becoming a foreign missionary. Most commentators believe He traveled there for rest, privacy, and quiet instructional time with His disciples.
A Greek woman came asking Him to cast a demon from her daughter. Jesus’ reply was odd: “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs” (Mark 7:27). This was probably an old proverb and wasn’t as harsh as it now sounds to us. Christ was telling her His primary mission was to the Jews. But the woman replied, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat from the children’s crumbs” (verse 28). When the woman returned home, her daughter was healed.
The Gospel of deliverance is for all the world. It is for us all. Deliverance is one of the marks of faith, for the power of Jesus alone can free us from all the bondages of the evil one.
Each new day is another chapter in the unfolding promise of deliverance and life.
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Walking in Victory
September 25, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:8–15
This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. (1 Samuel 18:8–9)
As fear and worry intensified, Saul became paranoid. "What more can he have now but the kingdom?" His self-talk lost control. "Hey, I've got a problem on my hands. Here's a giant-killer who's about to become a king-killer. What can I do about that?" He's afraid of his own shadow.
That's Saul. Within a matter of hours, he "looked at David with suspicion from that day on." When imagination is fueled by jealousy, suspicion takes over . . . and at that point, dangerous things occur.
David has done nothing to deserve that kind of treatment! He has served God, killed a giant, submitted himself to his superior, and behaved properly. In fact, verse 15 says, "When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him."
Why? Because Saul saw that God was on David's side, and he realized that he, himself, didn't have that kind of power. The contrast was more than he could handle.
The Bible is so practical, isn't it? Jealousy is a deadly sin, and the suspicion of Saul shackled him in its prison. Because he operated in that tight radius of fear, worry, and paranoia, Saul's great goal in life became twisted. Instead of leading Israel onto bigger and better things, he focused on only one objective: making David's life miserable.
Being positive and wise is the best reaction to an enemy. When you see your enemy coming, don't roll up your mental sleeves, deciding which jab you will throw. Remember how David handled Saul. David just kept prospering—just kept behaving wisely. And when the heat rose, he fled the scene. He refused to fight back or get even.
So if you are rubbing shoulders with a jealous individual, whether it be a roommate, a boss, a friend, or even a partner, remember the model of David.
It boils down to this: walking in victory is the difference between what pleases us and what pleases God. Like David, we need to stand fast, to do what is right without tiring of it. Plain and simple, that's what pleases God. And in the final analysis, isn't that why we're left on earth?
A Teachable Spirit
September 24, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:5–16
David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him. When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle. (1 Samuel 18:14–16)
They were singing and dancing in the streets, welcoming and honoring this young man who had defended the name of their God. If there is a single statement that best describes David at this time in his life, it would be this one: "David was prospering in all his ways for the LORD was with him" (1 Samuel 18:14).
Four times in this one chapter we read that David "prospered." That interested me, so I looked up the Hebrew word sakal from which "prospered" is derived. I discovered two insightful things about that term. Proverbs 10:19 reveals the first: "When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise [sakal]."
A person who is wise (who prospers) knows how to keep his mouth shut. He can keep confidences when people say, "Look, don't share that." That's another characteristic of a good friend, by the way. A good friend can be trusted with the details of your life; he keeps his mouth closed.
Furthermore, when he opens his mouth, he opens it with discretion. That's a sign of a sakal person. That was David.
And the second insight is in Proverbs 21:11: "When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; but when the wise is instructed [sakal],he receives knowledge."
The sakal person is teachable. Again, that's the kind of man David was. He was wise because he guarded his lips, and he maintained a teachable spirit. No matter how fast the promotion or how high the exaltation may be, we are never to lose our teachability. We never reach a level where we are above criticism or we no longer need the input of others. And, frankly, there are times when our best lessons can be learned from our enemies.
The Marks of Faith: The Marks of Deliverance
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
And when she had come to her house, she found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying on the bed.
Mark 7:30
Recommended Reading: Mark 7:24-30
It comes with a jolt to realize Jesus once left Israel and ventured into modern-day Lebanon, effectively becoming a foreign missionary. Most commentators believe He traveled there for rest, privacy, and quiet instructional time with His disciples.
A Greek woman came asking Him to cast a demon from her daughter. Jesus’ reply was odd: “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs” (Mark 7:27). This was probably an old proverb and wasn’t as harsh as it now sounds to us. Christ was telling her His primary mission was to the Jews. But the woman replied, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat from the children’s crumbs” (verse 28). When the woman returned home, her daughter was healed.
The Gospel of deliverance is for all the world. It is for us all. Deliverance is one of the marks of faith, for the power of Jesus alone can free us from all the bondages of the evil one.
Each new day is another chapter in the unfolding promise of deliverance and life.
Elizabeth George
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''The Battle Is Mine''
September 22, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:40–47
David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today the LORD will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! And everyone assembled here will know that the LORD rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the LORD’s battle, and he will give you to us!” (1 Samuel 17:45–47)
The beautiful thing about this story is that it's a perfect example of how God operates. He magnifies HIS name when we are weak. We don't have to be eloquent or strong or beautiful or physically fit or handsome. We don't have to be well-traveled or brilliant or have all the answers to be blessed of God. He honors our faith. All He asks is that we trust Him, that we stand before Him in integrity and faith, and He'll win the battle. God is just waiting for His moment, waiting for us to trust Him so He can empower us to battle our giants.
Remember, Goliath is still a giant . . . still an imposing presence. David had all the odds against him. There wasn't a guy in the Philistine camp—or probably the Israelite camp either—who would have bet on David. But David didn't need their backing. He needed God—none other. After picking up the stones, he approached the gigantic Philistine warrior.
The shepherd boy made the giant smile. What a joke! Just imagine! David stood before this massive creature unintimidated!
Intimidation. That's our MAJOR battle when we face giants. When they intimidate us, we get tongue-tied. Our thoughts get confused. We forget how to pray. We focus on the odds against us. We forget whom we represent, and we stand there with our knees knocking. I wonder what God must think, when all the while He has promised us, "My power is available. There's no one on this earth greater. You trust Me."
Be assured, David's eyes weren't on the giant. Intimidation played no part in his life. What a man! His eyes were fixed on God. With invincible confidence in his God, David responded, "that all this assembly may know that the LORD does not deliver by sword or by spear; for the battle is the LORD's" (17:47). There it is. That's the secret of David's life. "The battle is the LORD's." Are you trying to do your own battle? Trying to do things your way? Trying to outsmart the enemy, outfox him? You can't. But God can. And He's saying to you, "You do it My way and I'll honor you. You do it your way and you're doomed to fail. The battle is Mine."