David is at the height of his reign with multiple victories on the field, and a great spiritual victory when he lifts the grandson of his enemy to a place of blessing and prominence.
This is a most difficult time for David. He is constantly in fear for his life. Yet, he survives by continually seeking God’s will.
God delights in bringing greatness out of small beginnings; for in this way, God (and not man) receives the glory.
What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.
In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.
