There are two basic types of trouble: those that are common for everyone and those brought on by a negative attitude or bad choices. Saul, who was Israel’s first king, demonstrated a bad attitude and poor choices in 1 Samuel 18 after David killed Goliath, which humiliated Saul.
Rather than accepting David as a hero, Saul became jealous and feared losing the people’s support. Saul’s suspicion made it impossible for him to trust that God’s intentions for David were only for good. Lack of trust is a precursor to jealousy and fear.
When trust is absent, trouble can be overwhelming. For David, trust and faith in God was a given for the troubles he faced. Listen to Psalm 22: “It was you, Lord, who brought me safely out of my mother’s womb … From the day I was born, you have been my God.” Trusting God is a choice, so decide now, at this moment, to trust him.
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~Galatians
6:2 The Living Bible
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