Scripture: 1st Samuel 17:57-58
So when David came back from killing the Philistine, Abner sent for him and presented him to Saul. The Philistine’s head was still in David’s hand. Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, my boy?” “I’m the son of your servant Jesse from Bethlehem,” David answered.
Thought for the Day: Today’s sermon will be based on the larger story of Saul and David’s relationship…or lack there of. This should have been one of the great moments for Saul and the future of his people, but instead, jealousy and insecurity find their way into Saul’s psyche. Suddenly, this is not a good thing for the nation Saul has been called to serve. David’s success is only seen through the lens of an apprehensive and suspicious King. I recently wrote in a text message, “…insecurity is the single most powerful force in the universe…” It has the power to push out God’s hope and dream for our lives. Insecurity that is played out in all the “isms” of human existence (what are your top two ‘isms’?) keeps us from celebrating and embracing the plans God is putting before us. Instead, we spend all our time hiding, justifying or defending our insecurities at the expense of so many. What if we became very intentional about confessing the sin of insecurity? What if we entered into supportive relationships where people helped us moved beyond those insecurities? What if we were able to truly live in the grace of God that casts out all such insecurity? How would life and community be different?
Prayer: I ask, O Lord, for your strength and loving presence as I challenge the insecurities that reside within me. So much of life is lived in sharp reaction to those insecurities and the fear they produce. May Jesus be for me both a model and a mentor as I strive to live a life that honestly acknowledges and works to eliminate those insecurities within me. Amen.
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