#soap # 1 Samuel 18 ## Title: Sincerely Celebrate Others ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 18:9) “So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.” (NET) ## Observation: David was a nobody from nowhere. He had distinguished himself. Saul had nothing to fear from David, but he did. This had less to do with David and more to do with what was going on in Saul’s heart. A great way to check the condition of your heart is how you respond to the success of others. If it causes you to turn inward rather than celebrate sincerely, there’s work to be done. ## Application: Realize the success of others has nothing to do with what God can do in your life. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for not forgetting us.