8/16/2019 Lessons on Living From David

1/2

Lessons on Living From DavidIntroduction

David was hit with many heartbreaking experiences. His son rebelled against him. Hispeople failed to support him. His trusted advisor joined the enemy. His general disobeyedhim . . . but he had a responsibility. He was king and did not have the luxury to wallow in self-pity. Life went on and so did David. Through it all David experienced the a ma!ing faithfulness

of "od. #hen he sinned he su$ered the conse%uences but "od still loved him. #hen he wason the run from his enemies "od delivered him. #hen he grieved the deaths of his children"od sustained him. #hether he lived as a humble shepherd or con%uering king David provedthat "od&s goodness endured and enabled him to go on. David was a man&s man. He foughtloved and lived life to the fullest. Throughout this study you&ll be reminded that "od ismerciful to those who fear Him'to those who like David are people after His own heart.Day 1( )amuel (*+,But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature,because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at theoutard appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.! Looking on the Heart

utward appearances can be deceiving. n airline captain who /ew international routes alsoran a small 0lling station near his home. 1etween trips abroad he got a kick out of changingtires and pumpinggas. ne morning dressed in his greasy overalls he walked down to the local hardware storeto pick up a new wrench. 2#hat&s new34 the store owner asked. 2h 5&m thinking of takingthe 6airo run thismonth4 the captain said. 25 enjoy /ying to London and 7rankfurt but 5 think the change of pace will do me good.4 He paid for the wrench and left. nother customer asked 2#ho&s theworld traveler34 8olling hiseyes the store owner said 2)ome nut who runs the gas station down the street. Thinks he&sn airline pilot94 1oth men got a good laugh. The prophet )amuel also learned that outwardappearances don&t necessarily make the man. David&s brothers who were 0rst interviewed forthe job of future king of 5srael were all kingly looking. "od however knew their hearts werenot right and rejected them. 5t was not until David was brought before )amuel that "od founda man 2after His own heart4 :( )am. (;+(

8/16/2019 Lessons on Living From David

2/2

If e confess our sins, "e is faithful and #ust to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from allunrighteousness. $ %ohn $&' ()*%+#hen 5 my sins "od will me and me from wrongs.

J. >ray taking time to confess and accept "od&s forgiveness and cleansing. Then write down what youwill do to keep your heart right with "od each