In this life, God calls everyone to either lead or follow, in various circumstances, at different times. however, if or when we are called into leadership, it is important that we do so by through the strength God provides, as seen in 1 Peter 4:11: "If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ." Even as we are called to lead others, we are also called to be led by the Holy Spirit.
David and Saul provide great examples of what it means to be led by the Spirit of God, and what it means to be led by the world. David never ceased to trust that God was capable of rescuing him from his enemies, whether they were lions, bears, giants, men, or nations. Saul, however, let himself be filled with jealousy. He saw what David had, and he wanted it. But instead of focusing his attention on the source of David's joy - that is, God- Saul instead focused his attention on the physical man, David.
Concerning the difference in leadership between these two men, Jonathan Dodson suggest, "The ultimate contrast between these two men was not their appearance or experience; it was their spirit. We're told (in 1 Samuel 16:13-14) that the Spirit rushed upon David, while the Spirit departed from Saul." God may challenge us to be leaders of men and women on this Earth, but we are all meant to follow His Spirit, wherever it takes us.
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