"Now it happened as they were coming home, when David was returning from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy and with musical instruments. So the women sang as they danced, and said: 'Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.' Then Saul was angry and the saying displeased him....."
I Samuel 18:6-8a
The root of Saul's anger was jealousy. Here they were, being met with rejoicing by the people while returning from a great victory over the Philistines and carrying all the plunder they had retrieved from the tents of the Philistines (17:53). But Saul let one little song take over his life. Jealousy will do that. It will block out everything else and take control. It can happen so easily. Another co-worker can receive an award instead of me. Someone else can have a make more money than I. More praise is lavished on another person than myself. The antidote to jealousy is thankfulness – remembering all that God has done. How can I be jealous when I think of all the blessings that God has bestowed on me?
Today's Thought: Jealousy has no room to grow in a thankful spirit.
Have a thankful day. Love you.
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