David: The Shepherd / King of Israel

Part 3: Saul's Tormenting Spirit

The mention of an evil spirit sent by the Lord to torment Saul can be confusing, as it doesn’t seem to align with our understanding of God’s goodness. It may even lead us to question whether God initiates pain and suffering in our own lives. To make sense of this verse, it is crucial to consider the broader context of Saul’s story and the overall narrative of scripture. While God still allows evil, he is not the initiator of evil in the world. We don’t have to question if God caused the pain and suffering in our lives. Rather, we can be confident that Jesus came to give us life to the full and that anything that seeks to steal, kill, or destroy is from Satan.