Samuel Anoints David as King of Israel

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God's Covenant with David:

Samuel Anoints David King of Israel

1 Samuel 16:11-13  The Message

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 Ramah

For Reflection

David was smaller than his brothers.  His hair was a different color.  His skin was lighter than theirs. David was the youngest son.  His father and the men in the village thought less of him.  Jesse thought so little of him that he did not present him to Samuel as a member of the family.

Why is it that God most always makes an unexpected selection in choosing people for special tasks? Here God decides on a lowly shepherd, one whom almost everyone thinks less of, as the future King of Israel? God is not like us who see superficially.  God sees not how others see us.  God sees our hearts and rushes into our souls to empower us to do God's will.

Pray

Pray that you will have vision far beyond the customary.  Pray to see with God's eyes.  Pray that you will seek God's mission for you.  Pray that you will let go of the conventional wisdom and judge with the uncommon understanding of God.

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