The Life of David - Part 1
January 26, 2025

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Pastor Aaron Burke | @aaronrburke

January 26, 2025

“But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” 1 Samuel 13:14 NIV

“The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” 1 Samuel 16:1 NIV

The Person God is For

“When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, ‘Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.’ But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. 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 16:6-7 NIV

“Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, ‘The Lord has not chosen these.’ So he asked Jesse, ‘Are these all the sons you have?’ ‘There is still the youngest,’ Jesse answered. ‘He is tending the sheep.’ Samuel said, ‘Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.’ So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, ‘Rise and anoint him; this is the one.’ So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.”1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV

Why did God choose David? His

Heart: The

of who you are and the center of your .

The heart is referenced 633 times in the Old Testament and 170 times in the New Testament.

The Heart God is Looking For?

1. A Heart

“After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’”Acts 13:22 NIV

God is looking for

, not your .

The direction of my

determines the destination of my .

“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV

2. A Heart

“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”Psalm 37:3-4 NIV

If you are too

to serve, you are too to make a difference.

3. A Heart

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”Psalm 23:1-3 NIV

The more I’m satisfied in

the less I try to find satisfaction in the .

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”Psalm 51:10 NIV

Only God can

my heart.