God’s King 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Who is David?  Mentioned over 1100 times in 28 books of the Bible.  Great-grandson of Boaz & Ruth.  First and last man in the New Testament.  Born in Bethlehem.

Who is David?  He was a shepherd, musician, singer, soldier, king, prophet, priest and poet.  He was the most revered king of Israel.  He was possibly the greatest sinner in Israel.

Samuel came to Bethlehem.  God told him to seek the new king.  God provided safety.  Samuel obeyed.

Samuel learned God’s perspective.  Eliab appeared to be the natural choice.  Samuel again obeyed God.  Samuel called Jesse’s bluff.

God chose David.  David was a “pretty boy.”  David was dedicated to God.  God showed His approval.

What does that mean to me? Weekly memory verse: 1 Samuel 16:7.

Sometimes God wants me to move on.  There is no need to wallow in sorrow over past failures.  It is time to start fresh.  It is time to obey God!

God’s perspective is different than ours.  Our natural choices are not necessarily God’s choices.  It is time to obey God!

God chooses the unlikely.  God looks at my heart, what will He see?  I must trust in God to use my weakness for His strength.