God’s Favor: A Magnet for Allies and Adversaries | 1 Samuel

Do you feel attacked by adversaries?
Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.
This week, we are reading 1 Samuel 18. I've titled this chapter "Allies and Adversaries."
In this chapter, we will get an inside look into the King's house and see the chemistry between David and Saul's family. The tension between them is palpable, like watching an episode of The Kardashians. We will watch as some within Saul's family attach to David and others attack him. They either love or hate, fuse or frustrate, attach or attack, and all stem from the declaration in verse 14, which reads:
And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him. - 1 Samuel 18:14
When the Lord is "with you," a blessing is evident. Sometimes, this blessing prompts reactions from those around you that are not always positive. Godly success can incite attachment and acclaim as well as attack and animosity.
This dynamic is no different in your life. If you walk closely with the Lord and pursue his will, you will encounter the same. People will either understand and attach or feel threatened and attack. This isn't a response to you (sometimes we think it is) but a response to God's favor, threatening others who want that success, blessing, and praise for themselves.
This is a reality of the Christian life. It comes with advocates and adversaries. Advocates who praise, support, and sustain us. Adversaries who are fearful, threatened, and conspire against us. It's critical to humbly embrace our advocates and be undeterred by the attack of our adversaries. Adversaries will unsettle you and draw out sinister thoughts and intentions, but your commitment to God when attacked by them is a testament to God's blessing and his continued success.
If you are being attacked by an adversary today, leverage these attacks to deepen your reliance on and relationship with God. Be faithful to his blessings and his success. Don't let adversaries draw out selfish and sinister thoughts and intentions. They aim to steal your success and blessings because they think they are possessed when they are not. Success and blessings are an overflow of an ongoing relationship with God that is stewarded and never possessed.
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Ask This:
How do you respond to the success and blessings in your life when faced with criticism or opposition? How can you adjust your reaction to remain focused on God's purpose and avoid being derailed by negativity?
How can you better support and encourage others experiencing God's favor while also dealing with adversity? How can you be a source of positive reinforcement and avoid contributing to their struggles?
Do This:
Respond correctly to your adversaries without nullifying the blessing.
Pray This:
Lord, help me to remain steadfast and faithful even when faced with criticism or opposition due to Your blessings in my life. Grant me the strength to embrace Your favor with humility and respond to adversity with grace and trust in Your plan. Amen.
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[@robjassey7698]

Such a timely and well targeted message Vince. Thanks.

[@kevinedwards447]

Amen brother, this is spot on. For years I have been given things by God (spiritual, material, mental and physical) through relatipnship with him. But about 4 months ago I decided to take God very seriously and gave him not only my heart but my will too, and I started to speak scripture whenever i was tempted to sin ( especially sexually, which can be a battle as I am without a wife). Well God acknowledged my change in a big way and people either invited me to spend more time with them and honoured me or insulted me before others and laughed together secretly behind my back. I've gotten to the stage in my walk where God actually reveals whats in their hearts by having me sense what they are feeling, I literally sense them thinking swear words against me whenever I tried to help them. But also it wasn't just black and white when it came to friend and foe, as I found that the Christians who accepted me also had bad thoughts against me, and so they would do things like include me but subtlety insult me some how during, and the Christians that openly reject me, are trying to accept me as well. I really believe that it has nothing to do with me as I believe that each group is either rejecting or accepting God and their relationship with God is revealing that. Its funny, the world is obsessed with acceptance e.g lgbtq and so on, but most reject God, and so we are not accepting eachother but folly. As Jesus said in John ch15 v5 "apart from me you can do nothing." Thanks for your wonderful teaching vince. I pray for you a blessing of extra joy today!

[@chrisbajema8002]

Amen Kevin! I’m feeling the exact same way! It’s not a coincidence, stay strong and thankful Brother

[@kevinedwards447]

Yes thank you brother, you too.

[@cowboyknight]

Just like Kevin. In this hard situation I'm going through right now I've handed it over to God. I decided not to strike out and instead. I've decided to remain spiritual. I don't know what the jealousy is for. Why people want to break me down. I'm a blind guy. I've gone back to work. I reach out. Are little group has been faithful having three baptisms in one week. If far outweighs any adversary in my life. I will continue to be a disciple. I will continue to be a man of God. And not let the envy of others. Derale my face. Because in the end. Whatever we were we get from God outweighs everything. In this moment we'll be but a memory. Thank you brother Miller. Kevin I'll be praying for you

[@chrisbajema8002]

Stay vigilant and stay in the Fight. Love you guys and your desire for Holy Spirit to work in and through yourselves. Be the Light on the hill after all it’s none of our business what people think about me or us

[@kevinedwards447]

Thank you cowboyknight, yeah its tough isn't it, thanks for your prayers. I will be praying for you too.