Following David (1 Sam. 18-19)

Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church

In 1 Samuel 18-20, David is the general who goes up against Saul's enemies - the LORD's enemies. After Goliath we hear about David's victories in 18-5, 18-14-16, 18-27, 18-30, and 19-8.--And Saul is not blind to who David is. By the end of chapter 20, Saul understands full well that David is the Lord's anointed -20-31-. But Saul is jealous and wants to see his own line follow him as king.--What is interesting is that Saul's family -and all Israel- sees more clearly than Saul. They see that the LORD is with David, and that is enough for them.--If we are going to keep our Messianic theme here - since the king is the Lord's anointed one -meshiach- - then we need to see that loving David, protecting David, and making a covenant with David is all about loving Jesus, delighting in Jesus, and protecting Jesus - and by -protecting- I mean defending and maintaining his kingdom - rather than seeking our own kingdoms...