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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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Read 1 Samuel 16:14-23.
What a wonderful reminder of God’s peace! Saul was a man tormented by external forces. He knew God. He knew how God could care for His people. He knew the difference God could make. Yet those external forces – a spirit of evil – constantly attacked him. Through David, Saul experienced once again the peace of God. In these days of panic, are you a Saul or a David? Are you feeling distressed or are you bringing peace? Be a David!

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  1. Christen McGeeMarch 17, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    In this passage, I appreciate how one of Saul's servants recommended David because he was a man of God and possessed talents that would bring comfort to Saul. Not only do I hope that I can use my God-given talents to spread the love of the Lord, but I also pray that I can encourage other believers to use their gifts, even if it's a talent that they aren't currently using in the present moment, but is something that I know the Lord will use to bless others.

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  2. ashleyk328March 17, 2020 at 6:21 PM

    Of course we should try to be David instead of Saul - but it's interesting that although David is able to soothe Saul temporarily, at this point nothing is addressed about the root cause of Saul's problem - the brokenness of his relationship with God.

    Hopefully if God uses us to be that temporary balm, He doesn't stop there, but also (as David will later) enables us to reach the root cause and help to restore relationship with God also.

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