Notwithstanding King David's short-comings, I have been truly inspired by his character in the first book of Samuel. Here was a man who was faithful and contented with what God has given him(tending sheep), muscially inclined (plays harp to relieve Saul's evil spirit), brave (sling and stones to fight Goliath, armour not needed), humble (he did not throw his weight around even when he knows he is Israel's next king), understands and honors authority (he rebuked his men when they wanted to ambush Saul).
A man's man indeed! So much we can learn from him! And i can see indeed why God calls him a man after his own heart!
In Chapter 23, David saves Keliah from the hands of the Philistines, while being pursued by Saul! He fought God's battles, in spite of his personal distress. And his reward for saving Keliah? Nope, no celebrations or that kinda stuff. The bible said Saul found out that David was in Keliah and the former called out all his forces to besiege David. Fighting for God did not seem to alleviate David's difficult circumstances, but he fought them anyway. What an inspiration.
I also see how God raise David up and made him a leader in the most unlikely circumstances. In chapter 22:2, it says "All those who were in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About 400 men were with him".
God can raise a man up no matter his cicumstances.
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