Father, what an amazing legacy David left because You chose him!
He was the youngest of all his brothers. Normally that meant he would not be the leader of the family or inherit a large portion from his father. Those were the things that usually brought significance in those times. But You chose him!
Three of his older brothers went to battle with Saul. They were men’s men, while David cared for the flocks, and spent his days with smelly, stupid, sheep. But You chose him!
Because of Your choosing, he was anointed to deliver his people from the threat of the Philistines.
He slayed a giant! Not as a mighty warrior, but as a boy, with a stone and a slingshot. He was humble and would not go against Saul, and was patient and waited on Your perfect timing. He even had to run and hide out time and time again, because Saul chased him down to kill him. But You protected him, because You chose him.
You showed Your faithfulness, fulfilling all Your promises.
Father, You have also chosen me. You tell me “I am chosen of God, holy and dearly loved.” Col 3:12 “I am chosen and dearly loved by Christ to bear his fruit.” John 15:16
I am no David, but I can know that You will fulfill all Your promises to me too.
Help me look to You, not to man or earthly treasures for my inheritance.
Remind me to use the gifts You have given me, not idly wish that I had the gifts and talents of others.
Teach me to be humble, and to wait on Your perfect timing for everything in my life.
Show me when to back down and rely on Your protection.
I may not be much by the world’s standards, but let me have a mighty legacy like David. Help me live my life in a way that inspires faith and devotion to You. “I call on You, Lord, for You will answer me.” Amen
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