#soap # 1 Samuel 11 ## Title: Don’t Be Petty ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 11:13-15) But Saul said, “No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!” Samuel said to the people, “Come on! Let’s go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” So all the people went to Gilgal, where they established Saul as king in the Lord’s presence. They offered up peace offerings there in the Lord’s presence. Saul and all the Israelites were very happy. (NET) ## Observation: Saul wins a victory and makes all his detractors look bad. It could be a time to “rub their noses” in their shame or even kill them. However, Saul kept the main thing the main thing. He focused on what the Lord had done and the need to establish his kingdom. This is a great lesson for us. When God gives you a victory, it is not time to “rub it in the noses” of the naysayers. Instead, let God’s victory and favor speak for you. ## Application: Trust the Lord and move forward. Don’t let the naysayers have another moment of your life. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for coming through for us.