We can learn a lot from the life of David
He was a man
after
God’s own heart
(1 Samuel 13:13–14; Acts 13:22)!
We are first introduced to
David after Saul,
at the insistence of the people, was made king (1 Samuel 8:5, 10:1).
God sent Samuel to
find His
chosen shepherd, David,
the son of Jesse
(1 Samuel 16:10, 13).
David is believed
And
anointed
as the
king of Israel
The LORD does
not look at the things people look at.
People look at the
outward appearance,
but the LORD
looks
at the heart"
(1 Samuel 16:7).
Seven of Jesse’s sons passed before Samuel, but God had chosen none of them.
Samuel asked if Jesse had any more sons.
The youngest, David,
was out tending sheep.
So they called the boy in and Samuel anointed
David
with oil "and from that day on
the Spirit of the Lord
came
powerfully upon David"
(1 Samuel 16:13).
"I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior.
Saul’s pleasure in David vanished
quickly
as David rose in strength and fame.
In perhaps one of the best known biblical accounts,
David slew the giant Goliath.
The Philistines were at war with the Israelites and taunted Israel’s military forces with their champion, Goliath from Gath. They proposed a dual between Goliath and whoever would fight him. But no one in Israel volunteered to battle the giant.
David’s older brothers were part of Saul’s army;
after Goliath had been taunting the Israelites for
forty days,
But David continued to talk about the issue.
Saul heard what David was saying
and sent for him.
David told Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine;
your servant
will go and fight him" (1 Samuel 17:32).
David provided his
credentials as a shepherd, being
careful to give the
glory to God.
It was at this time that Saul’s son, Jonathan, "became one in spirit with David" (1 Samuel 18:1). David and Jonathan’s friendship is instructive to friendships today. Though his father was king and Jonathan would have been a natural heir to the throne, Jonathan chose to support David.
David never raised a hand against his king and God’s anointed
(1 Samuel 19:1–2; 24:5–7).
When Saul eventually died, David mourned (2 Samuel 1). Even knowing that he was God’s anointed,
David did not force his way
to the throne.
He respected God’s sovereignty
and honored
the authorities God had currently in place,
trusting that God would
fulfill His will
in His
timing
While on the run,
David raised up a mighty army and with
power from God defeated everyone in
his path,
always asking God first for permission
and instructions before going into battle,
(1 Samuel 23:2–6; 9–13; 2 Samuel 5:22-23).
The Ark of the Covenant
had been previously captured by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4). Upon its return to Israel, the ark was housed at Kiriath Jearim (1 Samuel 7:1). David wanted to bring the ark back to Jerusalem.
Three months later,
David resumed the
plan
to bring the ark to Jerusalem.
David is the author
of many of the psalms.
In them we see the way he
sought after and glorified God.
He is often thought of as a
shepherd king and a warrior poet.
Scripture calls him
"the sweet psalmist of Israel”
(2 Samuel 23:1).
David’s life seemed filled with the range of human emotions—a common shepherd boy with great confidence in God’s faithfulness who honored authorities, fled for his life, and became the king against whom all future kings of Israel would be measured.
But through it all
David turned to God
and trusted Him.
Even in the Psalms when David is downcast or despondent,
we see him lift his eyes
up to his
Maker and give Him praise.
This reliance on God and
continual pursuit of
relationship with God
is part
of what makes David
a man after
God’s own heart.
God promised David a descendant to rule on the
throne forever.
That everlasting king
is Jesus,
the Messiah
and
Son of David.
We can learn a lot from the life of David
He was a man
after
God’s own heart
(1 Samuel 13:13–14; Acts 13:22)!
We are first introduced to
David after Saul,
at the insistence of the people, was made king (1 Samuel 8:5, 10:1).
God sent Samuel to
find His
chosen shepherd, David,
the son of Jesse
(1 Samuel 16:10, 13).
David is believed
And
anointed
as the
king of Israel
The LORD does
not look at the things people look at.
People look at the
outward appearance,
but the LORD
looks
at the heart"
(1 Samuel 16:7).
Seven of Jesse’s sons passed before Samuel, but God had chosen none of them.
Samuel asked if Jesse had any more sons.
The youngest, David,
was out tending sheep.
So they called the boy in and Samuel anointed
David
with oil "and from that day on
the Spirit of the Lord
came
powerfully upon David"
(1 Samuel 16:13).
"I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior.
Saul’s pleasure in David vanished
quickly
as David rose in strength and fame.
In perhaps one of the best known biblical accounts,
David slew the giant Goliath.
The Philistines were at war with the Israelites and taunted Israel’s military forces with their champion, Goliath from Gath. They proposed a dual between Goliath and whoever would fight him. But no one in Israel volunteered to battle the giant.
David’s older brothers were part of Saul’s army;
after Goliath had been taunting the Israelites for
forty days,
But David continued to talk about the issue.
Saul heard what David was saying
and sent for him.
David told Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine;
your servant
will go and fight him" (1 Samuel 17:32).
David provided his
credentials as a shepherd, being
careful to give the
glory to God.
It was at this time that Saul’s son, Jonathan, "became one in spirit with David" (1 Samuel 18:1). David and Jonathan’s friendship is instructive to friendships today. Though his father was king and Jonathan would have been a natural heir to the throne, Jonathan chose to support David.
David never raised a hand against his king and God’s anointed
(1 Samuel 19:1–2; 24:5–7).
When Saul eventually died, David mourned (2 Samuel 1). Even knowing that he was God’s anointed,
David did not force his way
to the throne.
He respected God’s sovereignty
and honored
the authorities God had currently in place,
trusting that God would
fulfill His will
in His
timing
While on the run,
David raised up a mighty army and with
power from God defeated everyone in
his path,
always asking God first for permission
and instructions before going into battle,
(1 Samuel 23:2–6; 9–13; 2 Samuel 5:22-23).
The Ark of the Covenant
had been previously captured by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4). Upon its return to Israel, the ark was housed at Kiriath Jearim (1 Samuel 7:1). David wanted to bring the ark back to Jerusalem.
Three months later,
David resumed the
plan
to bring the ark to Jerusalem.
David is the author
of many of the psalms.
In them we see the way he
sought after and glorified God.
He is often thought of as a
shepherd king and a warrior poet.
Scripture calls him
"the sweet psalmist of Israel”
(2 Samuel 23:1).
David’s life seemed filled with the range of human emotions—a common shepherd boy with great confidence in God’s faithfulness who honored authorities, fled for his life, and became the king against whom all future kings of Israel would be measured.
But through it all
David turned to God
and trusted Him.
Even in the Psalms when David is downcast or despondent,
we see him lift his eyes
up to his
Maker and give Him praise.
This reliance on God and
continual pursuit of
relationship with God
is part
of what makes David
a man after
God’s own heart.
God promised David a descendant to rule on the
throne forever.
That everlasting king
is Jesus,
the Messiah
and
Son of David.
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