Saul was more afraid

Thus Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal, Saul's daughter, loved him; and Saul was still more afraid of David. So Saul became David's enemy continually. - 1 Samuel 18v28-29

First of all Saul was afraid because David walked wisely. But there was something that made him even more afraid. This knowledge, combined with his daughter’s love for David made him David’s permanent enemy.

What was it that Saul saw in David that made him afraid? ‘Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David.’

It is amazing how often we think that our power and deliverance and success comes from our own abilities. Only one thing is going to have an impact on those around us, as they realise that God is with us.

Not that we desire enemies, but I wonder how often even those who disagree with us know that God is with us? Do people have any idea that we belong to Him and that He is walking by our sides?

Wisdom and the fear of the Lord go hand in hand. May we reflect the presence of God in our lives to those around us so that they know that He is with us.