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WISE BEHAVIOUR

Text : 1 Samuel 18:14 

And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

Everyone needs wisdom for daily living. To live to a full old age and fulfil destiny,  you need wisdom.

David was a man whom God had chosen to be king over His people Isreal, and he  has been anointed to this effect. 

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD came on David from that day forward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16:13.
That is, not only was David anointed,  the Spirit of Lord also came over him. Yet, if he had not behaved himself wisely, he would have died before his time.

After God had used David to bring down Goliath and all Philistines that were huge threat to Saul and the whole of Isreal,  one would think Saul would be eternally grateful to David for this great feat. But instead of gratitude, Saul developed great jealousy against his helper- David. 

Your extraordinary performance may fetch you more enemies than friends, you need to behave yourself wisely especially in your time of manifestation. 

Not everyone who felicitate with you is truly happy with you, some are actually plotting your downfall, you need to behave yourself wisely. 

Though Saul was planning death for David, yet he was promoting him. When he (Saul) realised that he couldn’t kill David physically because God was with him, he decided to use another method. 

Saul removed David from his presence and made him an officer over a division of soldiers. So David led the troops in battle.1 Sam 18:13. The reason for this promotion was to get David killed by the hands of the Philistines,  but God was with David and instead of death, he was truly promoted and highly regarded by the people. 1 Samuel 18:30.

What the enemy planned for your downfall will be a platform for your promotion and glory, just ensure God's presence is with you.
 
PRAYER FOCUS
1.) Father, grant me the wisdom to behave myself wisely in all situations. 

2.) Father  I pray that you baptise me with your Holy Spirit afresh in Jesus name.

Bible Reading:1 Samuel 18:1-30.

 

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