Saul kept David with him from that day forward, and his son, Jonathan, and David became close friends. Word spread quickly of what had happened, of David’s victory over Goliath. And then, as Saul returned in victory, the women of the land came out to greet him with singing and dancing. Only they sang a song Saul did not like: Saul had killed thousands, but David had killed tens of thousands.

And in that moment, Saul began to unravel. He became furious, and from this point forward he looked upon David not with gratitude, but with jealousy.

David had bailed out Saul, but that was put aside. More importantly, David had defended the honor of God and brought Him glory, but that, too, was forgotten. Saul should have joined in the singing of the women’s song. He should have been grateful for God’s provision in his life. But his selfishness and pride wouldn’t let him. And his downfall would continue. 

How inclined are you to celebrate and be thankful for someone else, even if it comes at your expense in some way?