I mentioned in one of the services today that King David reminds me of James Bond, Bill Clinton and Billy Graham all rolled together. Here is why: In some ways David is like James Bond: always victorious in battle and with many beautiful women by his side. He is like Bill Clinton -reaching the political pinnacle of success, but unable to control his personal lusts. David also reminds me of Billy Graham in that he has a unique connection to God.
Today's sermon covered a couple of chapters in First Samuel, setting the stage for David to be King. One of the things we learned today is, 'God may give us what we want, even if it is not what we need.' The challenge for us is not to present God with our list of wants/needs; but instead seek God's desire for our lives and then we follow.
I love the fact that God chose David for a Purpose and a Destiny. David was as insignificant as humanly possible. His own father didn't even think that he was worthy enough to come and visit when the Prophet Samuel arrived. He lacked everything that a leader needs, except one thing: David had a heart for God. David's Purpose was to experience God's love and his Destiny was to reflect God's love to his people.
As I think of young David being chosen to be the next King, it hits me that there are some similarities between David and Jesus... Can you think of some similarities between David being chosen to be king and Jesus' early years?
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