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Samuel 16 – David Anointed
Samuel
loved Saul and hated to see God set him aside. It hurt Samuel to give Saul the
ultimatum that he had been rejected and dismissed as King.
So,
Samuel goes to Bethlehem and to the house of Jesse. He asks Jesse and his sons
to come for a sacrifice.
You
and I demonstrate whether we are children of the Lord Jesus by our love for
Him. It is not what we say in a testimony; it is whether we are obeying Him.
When God looks at us, He looks at us from the inside. Samuel looks at this
well-built, handsome young man and feels this must be God’s choice for the next
king of Israel. But God says to Samuel, “Don’t look at his outward appearance.
I will choose the king.” God sees the heart.
Even
the father of David would never have chosen David above his seven brothers.
David was a boy, possibly sixteen years old or younger. He was a shepherd.
Jesse was so sure one of his other sons would be selected that he didn’t even
invite David to the sacrifice. When
Samuel found out that David was tending sheep, he said in substance, “This is
important business, and I’m not about to sit down and eat until I have
accomplished my mission.
David
was “ruddy” and had a “beautiful countenance”. He was God’s choice. God knew
what you and I didn’t know about him. Although, David failed, he loved and
trusted God. He wanted to walk with Him. God punished him for his sins and
David never whimpered or cried aloud. He wanted that fellowship with God, and
God loved him.
Samuel
anointed David King, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him. At this time the spirit of the Lord departed
from Saul. Saul is now forsaken of God, and David is brought into court to play
upon his harp. Even though it is not yet known, Israel has a new king.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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