Little shepherd boy, David, was out in the field when Samuel requested his father, Jesse, to send for his youngest son.
Samuel had received word from the Lord that David was the one He had chosen to be the next King over Israel (See 1 Samuel 16). Out of all of his older brothers, young David was probably the least likely in the eyes of the people. He wasn't the people's choice, but He was the Lord's choice. However, he was the most likely in the eyes of the Lord. That was truly all which mattered then.
David wasn't without opposition, obstacles, hardships, and trials in his life though. As most people, he endured all of it. Yet, he didn't let that stop him from being who Almighty God had created him and called him to be for His purpose and plan (See Jeremiah 29:11).
As David is the author of most of the Psalms, we get to know more about him through his inspired words to the Lord. He actually pours out his heart to the One who made his heart during his challenges, hardships, and trials in his life which are captured in this particular book of the Bible. God knew David, and he knew his God. He was known as a man after God's own heart due to both his repentance and obedience to the Lord (See Acts 13:22).
No matter what we go through in our own lives, we too can pour out our hearts to the only One who also made our hearts. The 30-Day Prayer Journal: Praying the Psalms allows us to do that through our own written words to God.
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30-Day Prayer Journal: Praying the Psalms
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David was so insignificant in his own dad's eyes that he was almost forgotten when Samuel dropped in. David was isolated in the fields for days at a time alone with a sling, staff and a musical instrument. Could that be why and how David learned to communicate with God and developed a life-enhancing personal relationship?
ReplyDeleteThose are great thoughts and question about David. That time alone with God definitely enhanced his communication and relationship with Him. Thanks, George!
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