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The Troubled Spirit: When You Lose the Oil but Keep the Title

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“But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.”

Saul: The Charisma Without Character

Saul is the prototype of what happens when charisma outruns character. He looked the part—tall, handsome, chosen. He started humble but ended haunted. God anointed him to be king, but Saul’s disobedience invited trouble.

What Really Went Down?

God never wanted Israel to have a king like the other nations, but they insisted (1 Samuel 8). Saul was chosen—not because he was after God’s own heart, but as a response to Israel’s rejection of God’s leadership (1 Samuel 10).

Saul’s downfall began with small cracks in his character:

  • Impatience: He offered sacrifice instead of waiting on Samuel (1 Sam 13).
  • Selective obedience: He spared King Agag and the best sheep (1 Sam 15).
  • Pride and fear of people: He obeyed the crowd instead of God.

And then… the oil left.
Not from the throne, but from him.

When God Leaves, Something Else Fills the Void

When the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, a tormenting spirit entered—not because God is cruel, but because spiritual vacuums don’t stay empty.

Your spirit is like a house. If the Holy Spirit—the rightful Owner—leaves because of disobedience, squatters move in. You might still hold the title and wear the crown, but without the presence, it means nothing.

Saul vs. David: A Tale of Two Paths

Saul represents the one who begins in the Spirit and ends in the flesh.
David is the one anointed in obscurity, while Saul still sat publicly on the throne.

Lessons from Saul (What NOT to Do)

  1. Don’t confuse position with favor.
  2. Don’t obey halfway.
  3. Don’t fear people more than God.
  4. Don’t fake repentance.

Lessons from David (What TO Do)

  1. Stay humble in the field—David smelled like sheep when he was anointed.
  2. Seek God’s heart, not just His hand.
  3. Repent deeply and quickly—see Psalm 51.
  4. Let character develop before your crown is revealed.

The Deeper Meaning

Saul’s torment shows what happens when the Holy Spirit is grieved, but you keep walking like nothing changed. You lose peace, sound judgment, and God’s backing. The evil spirit wasn’t just mental—it was a sign of spiritual decay.

Final Revelation

You can be anointed and still be replaced.
God always has a David—hidden in the pasture, waiting with a slingshot and a song.

It’s better to cry in the pasture with God than to rule in the palace without Him.

Call to Action

If you feel the oil leaking, return now.
Don’t fake it till you make it—faith it until you’re remade.