Overcoming Enemies

When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life. 1 (Samuel 18: 28 NLT)

Have you ever stopped to consider why your husband has enemies?

In this passage Saul looked at two things about David and decided to be his enemy for the rest of his life. What could they be?

Saul realized that the Lord was with David. The Lord is with your husband too. If you look closely the evidence is there. But more importantly, Saul realized that his own daughter, Michal, loved David. Michal was David’s wife and she loved him! You love your husband too. 

Those two things made Saul David’s enemy for life.  If the Lord is with your husband and you love him, he may have people who have decided to be his enemy for life. 

You must recognize some of your husband’s enemies may be people closest to him. It is difficult to watch your husband be kind to those who treat him like an enemy. If this is the case, ask yourself "Why?"

God’s word is clear that some people will hate your husband just because God is with him and you love him. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 reminds us that love never fails. That is how he will overcome his enemies. 

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