“I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will” (KJV; Acts 13:22). 

What was it about David that allowed the Lord to say these words about him? David had a great zeal for God (1Sam 17:45). He was teachable, humble and feared God (Ps 25). David trusted God and had great intimacy with him (Ps 27). David loved to praise his God (Ps 34:1), desired righteousness (Ps 51), loved God (Ps 63) and prayed and cried out to his heavenly Father (Ps 143:1).  As our main text says, David was also obedient to the will of God.

David was; however, human and fell into the sins of sexual immorality and even murder in his affair with Bathsheba (2 Sam 11). However, when confronted by Nathan the prophet he repented and God forgave him (2 Sam 12). We should look to the life and attributes of David, a mighty man of God. We should also be encouraged that God regarded David’s strengths and forgave so great a sin. God loves us and will forgive us just as he did David. Be exhorted and encouraged.

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