David - a man after My own heart
IMPRINTS #4
If you wanted a kitten and had to choose between Pebbles (the calico) or Bamm Bamm (the yellow tiger); which one would you choose? Which kitten looks to be the most loveable, friendly and over all nice kitty?
So often we choose by “looks” what the outside package has to offer. We base a first impression by what we see and many times bypass a diamond in the ruff.
When the prophet Samuel was sent by God to choose a King from among the sons of Jesse the Lord told Samuel; God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. The Lord did not want Samuel to just look at the outside appearance. The next King would truly need to be a man after God’s own heart. Saul had been the people’s choice a man of physical stature and he failed miserably (1 Samuel chapter 8, 1 Samuel 9:2).
David even as a young man had the imprints of God in his life and because of his heart the Lord would anoint him as king (1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 17: 34-36). In fact the Bible says in Acts 13:22(NKJV) And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’
What was it about David that set him apart? … a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’ Not only did he have a heart that sought the Lord, the Lord could trust him to do the will of the Lord! David just seemed to be multitalented; he was an incredible musician who led the people musically (1 Chronicles 13:8), a fierce warrior and as King a great leader. I truly believe it all goes back to what is said about him in Acts 13:22. If we as a people would apply; Matthew 6:33(NKJV) But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Oh, by the way FYI - Bamm Bamm is the nice kitty.
