David: A Guided Journal into the Life of a Man after Gods Own Heart
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David made it clear to Saul that it was the Lord who delivered him from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear. Assuming that he had already been anointed by Samuel, David had the power of the Spirit of the Lord to enable him to prevail over Goliath. Divine enablement and divine security gives a man who trusts in God great courage.
And so Saul sends David off to battle with his armor and this blessing: The Lord will be with you. Goliath had challenged Israel to send just one warrior to fight him. If that warrior prevailed by killing Goliath Goliath seems to promise , then the whole Philistine army will surrender. It is obvious that the Philistines do not seek to surrender, but they certainly do seek to escape. Saul did not have what it takes to be king. He did not have the character, and he did not really have the experience necessary for the job. He was given the Spirit, but he clearly chose to follow the desires of the flesh, rather than the promptings of the Spirit.
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And God removed Saul and put a man after His own heart on his throne. Even before he became king, Saul seemed to have it all. Apparently the only child of a well-to-do Benjamite, his life was free from the trials of life which David had to face — alone. David, on the other hand, was the youngest of eight sons. He got the least desirable job — that of tending a small flock of sheep — a job which had many dangers and also many lonely hours.
But looking back, we can see that God wanted His king to be a shepherd, and what better preparation is there than shepherding a flock of sheep? God began to prepare David at a very early age. Indeed, I believe that it would be safe to say that God began to prepare David for his mission in life while he was still in the womb:. You knew me thoroughly; 15 my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence Psalm Before you were born I set you apart.
God ordained that David would be the last of eight sons to be born to Jesse. God gave David hours of solitude, so that he could meditate upon Him, so that he could become skillful on the lyre, and so that he could learn to use his sling with great precision. And being skillful in these things brought David into close contact with Saul, so that he could learn how to rule.
Sometimes this would be by imitating what Saul did; often, it may have been by seeing how badly Saul did his job.
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But in all these things, God was shaping David for the years and the tasks ahead. This is not just true of David, years ago. It is also true for Christians today. Lewis Johnson was one of the great preachers of his day. Lewis Johnson was saved, he had to choose his college major. He was a very fine golfer, and so he chose to major in the one subject that would leave his afternoons free for golfing — Greek. Then he came to faith through the ministry of Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse, and the rest is history. God was preparing Dr. My friend, if you are a Christian, God has a purpose and a calling for your life.
Do you know what that is? You should, and in the providence of God you shall. God has likewise shaped you through your experiences, beginning with your childhood. No doubt these experiences did not appear to be a part of a bigger plan at the time. And very likely a number of these experiences, like those of David, were not pleasurable.
But as I look back on my life, I can see the hand of God shaping and preparing me for what He has called me to do. In learning to be a faithful shepherd, David not only learned to lead the nation Israel as a shepherd; David became a prototype of the Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd:. Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not shepherds feed the flock? Look, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep.
I will judge between one sheep and another.
Eli blesses Samuel's parents 2: What Hope Do I Have? Samuel faithfully reported to Eli all that God had revealed to him v. David, he sure loved His God. Divorce can really bring out all of our ugly. The real meaning of the people's request comes out in verse 7: The text says that they served as judges in Beersheba v.
He will feed them and will be their shepherd. A relationship with God begins by embracing Him as our Shepherd:. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.
You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. So the wolf attacks the sheep and scatters them. He accomplished salvation for lost sinners by Himself becoming metaphorically a lamb — the Lamb of God:. Like a lamb led to the slaughtering block, like a sheep silent before her shearers, he did not even open his mouth.
Indeed, he was cut off from the land of the living; because of the rebellion of his own people he was wounded. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize, 27 who is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal! If you have trusted in Jesus, then God saved you for a purpose. He has a specific work for you to do for which He has prepared you. I urge you to make this a matter of prayer and to seek those ministries which God brings your way.
If you are a young person who has trusted in Jesus, I want to suggest to you that God is already at work in your life. Learn the lessons God has for you. Learn to trust Him and to carry out your responsibilities faithfully, depending upon the power of His Spirit within you. This will prepare you for the days ahead and the calling of God for your life.
In this personal or small group study you will discover David - a man who was a warrior, a king, a friend, a father, and a husband. You'll also find a man who was . David: A Guided Journal into the Life of a Man after God's Own Heart - Kindle edition by Wayne Hastings. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ bahana-line.com .
Be careful about the decisions that you make and the habits you form. All of these will follow you into your adult years. Godly disciplines will prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead of you. Recognize that God is already at work in your life as a young person, preparing you for what He has for you in the days to come. It is not accomplished in the classroom, or through a formal program though such programs can be very beneficial ; it takes place in the school of life.
God puts us in difficult and challenging circumstances to deepen our trust in Jesus and to strengthen our commitment to Him. God is not as interested in our outward appearance as He is in our hearts. Main Street, Richardson, TX Deffinbaugh on March 11, Anyone is at liberty to use this lesson for educational purposes only, with or without credit. The publication of this material is a grace ministry of Community Bible Chapel. It now belongs to us. It was completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.
The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD compact disk. Anyone anywhere in the world with an Internet connection will be able to use and print out the NET Bible without cost for personal study. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. It is available on the Internet at: This story of new beginnings and new ordeals can be divided into two acts, the first covering the book of Joshua, and the second covering the book of Judges.
As the book of Joshua opens, Israel is armed with the covenant laws of Deuteronomy, ready to cross the Jordan River and take possession of her new home, but two questions remain: The book of Judges tells of how Israel enters the Promised Land with a series of great victories, but then follows the Israelites through a repeating cycle of sin that causes Israel to spiral downward into darkness. However, a hint of light shines as two foreigners place their trust in the Lord, entering into the people of God and becoming part of the line that will lead to a king and future messiah.
Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon. Act one tells of Samuel, a prophet and the last judge over Israel, who is a heavenly gift to his barren mother.
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Dedicated to the Lord from his birth, he is a faithful servant who anoints the first kings of Israel. David will prove to be a model of trust in God, even when he sins. What more could anyone desire? Instead, God expressed his glory in a simple revelation of his nature: There was an overpowering light and the miraculous appearance of Moses and Elijah. Rather, his radiant glory was in Jesus: Jesus is the revelation of all that God said he was to Moses: At the Mount of Transfiguration God revealed a living picture of his own glory.
I would live for Jesus every day.
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Only a vision of who Jesus is — of his glory, grace and mercy — will keep us holy. I know a man who was near death and experienced just this kind of hellish vision. Afterward, he swore he would dedicate his life to Christ.
But within weeks that frightening vision died, and he went back to his sinful ways. And now Christ has been given to us as our inheritance. I believe we find the reason in this verse: And when you are in my presence I will reveal my glory to you. It will lift you above all your circumstances.
So, where can we find this revelation of Christ? Paul says as we allow Scripture to reflect to us an ever-increasing revelation of Jesus, we will be changed from glory to glory: In other words, his glory will keep us heavenly minded in our worst hour. What God is telling us here is to take time to get to know his Son. We are to search the Word and turn daily to prayer. Then, as we abide in his presence, our eyes will begin to open to his glory.
It is all revealed in Christ. Jesus is the full revelation of his love, grace, mercy and tender kindness. As you continually reflect on this revelation and commune with him, you will become more and more like Jesus. And as you see how loving and merciful he is to you, you will trust him more and more to see you through all trials. His Word makes it clear: