AVOID THIS TRAP
Sunday 29 July Bible in one year:1 Kings 14-16
Memorise: A man that flaterreth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. Proverbs 29:5
Read: 1 Samuel 18:6-11
David had victory over challenges he faced. His problems started not
long after God gave him victory over Goliath; some devil-inspired and
highly immodest women began to sing his praise
…..Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 1 Samuel 18:7
Immediately King Saul heard the song, he was very angry and began to
see David as a threat. He saw him as someone who was out to take over
his throne form him; no wonder he fought this young boy with all the
military might of Israel! but how was their relationship before then?
And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he love him greatly; and he became his armourbearer. 1 Samuel 16:21
King Saul had a mental challenge and David was brought to play harp to
get him relieved.When he first saw this boy, it was love at first sight.
The bible says he loved David greatly to the extent that he
specifically asked Jesse his father to allow him to stay in the palace.
He even put him over the soldiers (1 Samuel 18:5). Even when David
offered to go and fight Goliath, King Saul tried to prevent him.
However,after hearing David’s testimonies and seeing his faith in the
God of Israel, he reluctantly released him, transferring his personal
armour to him and praying for him( 1 Samuel 17:31-38)
After
David defeated Goliath, what should have given David a higher leverage
in favour before his boss was suddenly reversed to disfavour because of
unguided praise singers. It was not David’s fault but when he heard the
song exalting his achievements above the king’s , he could have asked
the ladies to stop that song, but he didn’t. I don’t think he enjoyed
the persecution that followed.Beware of praise singing and praise
singers! One thing that is causing supposed good leaders to miss the
mark is the sycophants that surround them. Beware of those who come to
you to say that you are the best thing that ever happened to the church,
community or organisation. Many of them have hidden agendas. If you are
easily carried away by such flattering lips, you will fall into their
net and regret it for a long to come. Surround yourself with those who
can tell you the truth and correct or check your excesses. They may
appear unfriendly but at the end of the day, they may be the only true
friends you have.
ACTION POINT: Pray that every tongue that will sing your praise to your detriment will shut up in Jesus name.
Open Heavens by Pastor E.A Adeboye
