GOD’S USE FOR ME
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions.” Psalm 51:1
King David was a lot like you (and me). Check out the lesson linked below for facts, both good AND bad things about David. Yep. David grew up his family’s shepherd boy. His “goody-two-shoes” youth was truly innocent. Yet as this young man waited patiently for decades to be crowned king, he stumbled AFTER resting in popular success.
David was driven by the written word. He certainly would have journaled today—the word we’ve changed from a noun into a verb. God was closer than a brother to David…can any of you relate to that? David appreciated all of creation that our Father created for our pleasure, and told Him so. More than half of the psalms in the Bible were penned by David.
Whether lavishly praising God, hiding from foes, or repenting of sins, David’s free time was consumed jotting down his awe. Shepherding his family’s flock grew David’s faith. God never left David’s side as wild animals like a bear and a lion licked their chops over tender lambs. When the biggest challenge stared down David, he never flinched.
The Philistines were dreaded enemies of Israel. One giant warrior named Goliath confronted Israelite soldiers in 1 Samuel 17. David sought out his brothers on the battle lines in the Valley of Elah. Goliath challenged them and David accepted the fight. His brothers argued that David was wicked and conceited.
“You came down here to watch the battle,” they mocked.
“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’S, and He will give all of you into our hands.” The soldiers overheard David’s promise. … “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.”
Take Home Nugget
David knew that his approval from God was not his own performance but from God’s mercy. David prayed every aspect of his life. He prayed for forgiveness. He prayed for help. He prayed for protection. AND David prayed for glory to God for His great and mighty acts.
Yeah, David was extraordinary. So are you! May God one day compliment you: “I have found [David son of Jesse] a man after My own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” (1 Samuel 13:14).
Thank You Father, for finding use for me during my earthly life. May I find happiness in serving You. May I also seek Your mercy over praise, as David did. Thank You, Jesus for my forgiveness! Amen.
J.D. Griffith
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