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24/08/2026

Fountain of Living Water by Rev Timothy Ogunsanya, PhD Everyone Has A Source, and Writing A Story (1) “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.” – Matthew 1:…

23/08/2026

Fountain of Living Water by Rev Timothy Ogunsanya, PhD When the Enemy Wears the Face of A Friend “Then Saul said, “Thus you shall say to David: ‘The king does not desire any dowry but o…

22/08/2026

Fountain of Living Water by Rev Timothy Ogunsanya, PhD Let Your Life Defend You “But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle.” – 1 Samuel 18:…

21/08/2026

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*Success in the Face of Opposition*

“David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him.” – 1 Samuel 18:14 (NLT)

Success is not always achieved in an atmosphere of peace and acceptance. Sometimes, the very people who witness your progress may oppose, envy, or try to frustrate you. David’s experience teaches us that opposition does not have the final word over a person whose life is guided by God. When God is with you, adversity may become a platform through which His faithfulness is revealed. After David defeated Goliath, he became increasingly successful and respected in Israel. However, his success provoked the jealousy of King Saul, who began to see David as a threat and sought to destroy him. Despite Saul’s opposition, David continued to prosper.

The key to David’s success was not merely his ability, courage, or military skill. The Bible specifically says, “The LORD was with him.” His success was rooted in God’s presence. Opposition could surround David, but it could not cancel God’s purpose for his life. This teaches us that genuine success is not the absence of opposition; it is the ability to continue fulfilling God’s purpose despite opposition. People may resist you, circumstances may become difficult, and doors may appear to close, but when God is with you, His purpose for your life cannot be permanently defeated. One of the things that angers any opposition is seeing you continue to do well despite all their efforts to bring you down. And to put them in permanent sorrow and disarray is to continue to succeed. When you abandon your goal and focus on fighting them dirty, you strengthen them and weaken yourself. So, you must focus on your dream and leave the enemies to continue to waste their energy on unprofitable adventures.

Beloved, do not allow opposition to make you abandon what God has called you to do. If you are walking in obedience to God, remain faithful even when you are misunderstood, rejected, or opposed. Do not waste your strength trying to prove yourself to your enemies; continue to work diligently and trust God to vindicate you. Like David, let your character remain intact in difficult seasons. Keep serving, keep praying, keep growing, and keep moving forward. Your progress does not depend entirely on people's approval. When the Lord is with you, opposition may delay you, but it cannot destroy God's purpose for your life.

*Prayer:* Lord, help me to remain faithful and courageous in the face of opposition. Give me wisdom to handle those who resist me and grace to continue pursuing your purpose without bitterness or fear. Let your presence be evident in my life, and cause me to succeed in everything that is according to your will in Jesus’ name.

You are blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

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21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Fountain of Living Water by Rev Timothy Ogunsanya, PhD God’s Presence: Your Greatest Advantage “And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.” – 1 Samuel …

19/08/2026

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*God’s Invisible Hand of Protection*

“And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.” – 1 Samuel 18:11

There are times when God’s protection is not revealed by removing the danger, but by helping us escape what was designed to destroy us. David stood before Saul when he suddenly threw a javelin at him. The intention was clear: Saul wanted to kill David, but he escaped. What looked like a narrow escape was actually the invisible hand of God preserving His servant. A trap may be carefully planned, secretly arranged, and designed with the intention of bringing someone down. But no trap is too clever for God. He can give His child wisdom to recognise danger, discernment to know when to move, and the opportunity to escape at the right moment.

You may not always understand why you suddenly changed your plans, why a particular opportunity disappeared, or why you were prevented from going somewhere. Sometimes what looks like disappointment is actually divine protection. God may be keeping you from something you cannot see. “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler…” (Psalm 91:3). Notice that David escaped not once, but twice. Saul attacked him again, yet God's preserving grace was still upon him. This reminds us that God's protection is not limited to one difficult moment. When the attack is repeated, God's grace can preserve us repeatedly.

Perhaps you have faced the same kind of opposition more than once. Do not conclude that because the battle returned, God has abandoned you. The same God who delivered you before can deliver you again. The enemy may have an intention, but the enemy does not determine the outcome; God does. What was meant for David's destruction became another testimony of God's preservation. Therefore, I declare: I will escape every trap. I will not be destroyed by the plans of the enemy. God's wisdom will guide me, His grace will preserve me, and His invisible hand will protect me. I am preserved repeatedly, and God's purpose for my life shall stand.

Prayer: Father, thank you for your invisible hand of protection over my life. Give me wisdom to recognise every trap, courage to escape every danger, and discernment to follow your direction. Preserve me from every plan of the enemy, whether seen or unseen. As you preserved David again and again, preserve me and my family. Let every weapon formed against us fail, and let your purpose for our lives prevail in Jesus' name.

You are blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

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18/08/2026

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*Beware of Envy*

“Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. ‘They have credited David with tens of thousands,’ he thought, ‘but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?’ And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.” — 1 Samuel 18:8-9

Envy is a dangerous emotion because it can begin quietly in the heart but eventually produce destructive actions. It makes a person uncomfortable with another person’s success, recognition, progress, or favour. Instead of celebrating what God is doing in someone else’s life, an envious person begins to compare, compete, resent, and eventually look for ways to silence or bring that person down. This was the tragedy of King Saul. David had returned from battle victorious, and the women of Israel celebrated him, saying, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” Instead of rejoicing that Israel had gained a courageous warrior and that God had given them victory, Saul became angry. His attention shifted from the victory God had given Israel to the recognition David was receiving. He began to think, “What more can he get but the kingdom?” From that moment, Saul watched David with suspicion and jealousy.

See how envy distorted Saul’s perspective. David had not taken Saul’s throne, challenged his authority, or plotted against him. Yet Saul interpreted David’s success as a threat. Envy has a way of making another person’s achievement look like our own loss. It causes us to measure our worth by another person’s success and makes us uncomfortable when someone else is being celebrated. We must therefore run away from anything that feeds jealousy in our hearts. When someone succeeds, receives an opportunity, is promoted, is honoured, or experiences a breakthrough, we should learn to thank God for that person rather than asking, “Why not me?” Their success does not diminish what God can do in our own lives. There is enough grace in God’s hands for everyone.

We must also be careful not to allow envy to lead us into destructive behaviour like gossiping about someone, discrediting their achievements, withholding support, wishing for their failure, creating obstacles for them, or looking for ways to silence them. Saul’s jealousy eventually progressed into attempts to kill David. What began as an attitude in the heart became a destructive pursuit. Beloved, do not allow another person’s rising to become the reason for your falling. Celebrate others sincerely; pray for those who are succeeding, and learn from them where appropriate, and trust God for your own appointed season. When tempted to compare yourself with another person, remember that God’s plan for your life is not measured by someone else’s journey. Another person’s success is not evidence of your failure. Celebrate what God is doing in others, and trust Him for what He is doing in you.

*Prayer:* Lord, search my heart and remove every seed of envy, jealousy, unhealthy comparison, and resentment. Give me the grace to celebrate the success of others without feeling threatened in Jesus’ name.

You are blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

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17/08/2026

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*Beware of Praise Singers: They Are Destiny Sinkers*

“And the women answered one another as they played, and said, "Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." – 1 Samuel 18:7 (KJV).

Praise is pleasant, but excessive and careless praise can become dangerous. Not everyone who celebrates you necessarily wants to see you fulfil your destiny. Some praise can produce pride, create enemies, distort your judgment and make you behave badly toward those who should help you. David's experience should be a warning to us. After his victory, the women sang, "Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." What sounded like celebration created jealousy in Saul's heart and changed his attitude toward David. Their song nearly became a trap for David. Do not allow people's praise to sink your destiny.

Beware of praise that makes you think you are more than you are. David was successful, but he was not yet where God was taking him. The people's song could have made him think he had already arrived. The same danger exists today. Upcoming ministers, vibrant youths, professionals, young industrialists, entrepreneurs and everyone climbing the ladder of success must be careful when people begin to exaggerate their achievements. Do not allow flattery words to enter your heart. You may be gifted, but you still need training. You may be anointed, but you still need character. You may be successful, but you still need counsel. You may be rising, but you have not yet arrived. One of the greatest dangers of praise is that it can make people look down on those who helped them. A young minister may become popular and suddenly disrespect his spiritual fathers. A young entrepreneur may become successful and forget those who supported him. Never insult the ladder because you have climbed higher on it.

You need truth-tellers, not only praise singers. Not everyone around you should be telling you how wonderful you are. You need people who can correct you when you are wrong, warn you when you are becoming proud and advise you when your decisions are dangerous. A person surrounded only by praise singers can easily lose focus. Correction may hurt your feelings, but it can save your destiny. Therefore, receive genuine encouragement with gratitude, but do not allow praise to control your decisions. When people praise you, give God the glory. When they celebrate you, remain humble. When they compare you with others, refuse to be carried away. Success should increase your humility, not your arrogance. Praise can become dangerous when it enters an unguarded heart. Do not let applause make you disrespectful. Do not let comparison make you forget your helpers. Focus on God and where He is taking you. Walk humbly, remain teachable, honour those ahead of you and never forget those who helped you along the way. Never allow the applause of men to make you forget the God who gave you the ability to succeed.

Prayer: Father, give me wisdom to deliver me from flattering voices that can damage my character and destiny. Help me to remain humble, grateful, teachable and respectful as you lift me in Jesus' name.

You are blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

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16/08/2026

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*When Your Conduct Speaks for You*

“And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.” – 1 Samuel 18:5

There are times when you do not need to campaign for promotion, defend your worth, or convince people that you deserve a place; your conduct can speak for you. David entered the army of Israel as a young man, but his attitude, wisdom, obedience, and responsible conduct distinguished him from those around him. Before long, Saul promoted him over the men of war. Remarkably, those who had been in the army before David did not question his promotion or reject him; they accepted it in good faith because David’s actions had already demonstrated that he was worthy of the responsibility.

The key expression in this passage is that David “behaved himself wisely.” His promotion was not merely the result of favour or personal connection; his conduct supported it. David consistently demonstrated wisdom, discipline, courage, humility, and faithfulness wherever Saul sent him. His character gave credibility to his promotion. David was accepted by God and favoured by people. What God was doing in his life became evident through the way he conducted himself. His behaviour earned the confidence of both his leader and the people around him. His character paved the way for his advancement.

Your attitude can open doors that your qualifications alone may not open. How you treat people, how you respond to responsibility, how you handle correction, and how faithfully you perform seemingly small assignments all speak about who you are. You may be praying for promotion, greater opportunities, leadership, or open doors. But while you pray, remember that your conduct is also preaching a message about you. Let your diligence speak. Let your humility speak. Let your integrity speak. Let your faithfulness speak. When your actions consistently prove your worth, people may not need to be persuaded to support your advancement. Your character will make your promotion believable and acceptable. David did not have to fight for recognition; his conduct announced his readiness. When God approves you and your character earns the confidence of people, doors will open that no human argument could force open. Your attitude can open doors, but your conduct can keep them open.

*Prayer:* Lord, help me to conduct myself wisely in every place you send me. Let my attitude, character, faithfulness, and integrity speak for me; and let my conduct distinguish me and open doors of divine opportunity, promotion, and greater responsibility in Jesus’ name.

You are blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

© Timothy Olalekan Ogunsanya
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