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BEHAVE WISELY


Text. 1 Samuel  18:14  

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

In chapter eighteen of first Samuel, it was recorded about four times that 'David behaved himself wisely."  Let's glean some wisdom in this wise behavior of king David.

At this point, David had already killed Goliath and brought victory and glory to Isreal. At this point, he was already a celebrity, the women were singing his praise and the men were talking very highly of him. Yet, he behaved himself wisely before them all.

 Don't allow your achievements get into your head, the more successful you become the more humble you should be.

Real success comes from God. 1 Samuel 18:14 says, 'And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.' The international standard version renders this verse thus,  _David was successful in all that he did, for the LORD was with him._ 

David was successful in all he did because the Lord was with him. You will become successful and gain wisdom for daily living if the Lord is with you.

Apart from killing Goliath, David later had to kill hundreds of these fearful Philistines warriors and he won each battle gallantly. He became so successful that other great armies held him in high esteem, yet, he behaved himself wisely.

When the Spirit of God is leading you, he will not only lead you into victory, he will teach you how to live the royal life of a victor.

 Bible reading:

 1 Samuel 18:1-37.

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, I receive the grace and wisdom to behave myself wisely in all situations in Jesus name.

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