Religion & Spirituality
Not everything that is considered "wisdom" is something that is from God. There is a wisdom from below, and a wisdom from above, and the first 16 verses of chapter 18 display these types of wisdom perfectly. David has just defeated Goliath...so now what? This moment set David in a position of fame and prominence among the people of Israel for the rest of his life, but God did not open the door of opportunity for him to take the throne just yet. As David and Saul talk, something happens within the heart of Jonathan, God reveals to Jonathan that David will be the next king of Israel and he willfully and joyfully yields to God's choice. As David faithfully follows the Lord and doesn't seek his own glory, God establishes him more and more among the people. Meanwhile, envy and selfish ambition drive Saul mad. The greatest wisdom we could ever recognize and submit to is the Lordship of Jesus...both for initial salvation, as well as continuing through everyday life.