Dedication of David

Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings
What We Bring to God

Dedication of Firstborn

1 Samuel 16:10-13  The Message

¹⁰ Jesse presented his seven sons to Samuel. Samuel was blunt with Jesse, “God Hans’t chosen any of these.”
¹¹ Then he asked Jesse, “Is this it? Are there no more sons?”
“Well, yes, there’s the runt. But he’s out tending the sheep.”
Samuel ordered Jesse, “Go get him. We’re not moving from this spot until he’s here.”
¹² Jesse sent for him. He was brought in, the very picture of health—bright-eyed, good-looking.
God said, “Up on your feet! Anoint him! This is the one.”
¹³ Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed him, with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of God entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life.
Samuel left and went home to Ram ah.

For Reflection
Sometimes God chooses those whom many would not think of choosing.  God does not think, or act as humans think or act.  We humans should not force our limiting rational on God.  It is for us to trust in the wisdom of God's choices.
Pray

that you will have unreasonable trust in God.  Pray so that you will not project your will onto God, but rather, accept the mystery in the will of God.