And the women sang to one another as they celebrated,
“Saul has struck down his thousands,
and David his ten thousands.”
8 And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him. He said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands, and what more can he have but the kingdom?” 9 And Saul eyed David from that day on.
Keep your eye on the ball. If the sport has a ball in it, any coach will do well to give that advice. Saul took his eye off the Lord. In fact, verse 9 says that he constantly had his eye fixed on David. David was getting the attention, especially from the women in song, than Saul was. David was getting more credit for the success of Israel than the king was. Saul’s leadership style would be called in the business world toxic, narcissistic, and destructive. He did not inspire followers but drove them to look elsewhere for healthy leadership. They would eventually find it in David. This all happened because Saul focused on David instead of the Lord.
Is someone living rent free in your head? Do you think about this person constantly, wondering what they are doing to get you? You may be taking your eye off the Lord. Rest assured, this person, no matter what they have done to you, cannot separate you from the love and plan of the Lord. Stop looking at your perceived enemy and start looking at your perfect Father. The hymn says it best. Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful face. And the things on earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace. Look at Jesus…
From this day on.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church