Sought out. Seeking out.

It didn’t take long for the Philistines to find out that David had become king of Israel. 

I kind of wonder how Achish felt when he found out.  Surprised?  Betrayed?

However he felt, the Philistine response was immediate.  It says they went up in full force to search for David, and no doubt kill him.

It has been said that when you’re not a Christian, Satan doesn’t pay too much attention to you.  But when you become a part of God’s kingdom, Satan’s eyes are immediately drawn to you.

Not only has he lost someone from his own kingdom, but he now sees in you a new threat.  Someone who could possibly take other people from Satan’s kingdom and bring them into the kingdom of God. 

So whenever Satan sees that, he immediately attacks.

It may come in the form of persecution or ridicule from family, friends, or coworkers.  It may come in subtler ways.  He may throw all kinds of temptation our way in order to make us stumble.

But however he approaches it, Satan seeks us out to bring us down, just as the Philistines sought David out to bring him down.

So what do we do when we’re in the enemy’s crosshairs? 

Do what David did.  Seek God.  And as David sought God, God gave him directions on how to handle the attacks of the enemy and David found victory.

It’s the same with us.  Are you being sought out by the enemy?  Do you feel attacked by the people around you?  Do you feel attacked by temptation? 

Seek God.  Seek his counsel.  And as you do, he will show you what to do and give you the strength to do it.