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DAVID—THE SHEPHERD BOY
God’s Search for a New King
King Saul obeyed God for some time, but then he rebelled against Him. God told Samuel the prophet, “I have rejected Saul from being king. I will replace him with someone who will obey my commandments.”
This made Samuel very sad. He wept and mourned for Saul.
The Lord told Samuel, “Weep no more for Saul. Fill your horn with oil. Go to Bethlehem and find a man named Jesse. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”
So Samuel went to Bethlehem and prepared a sacrifice. He invited Jesse and his sons to the service. When they had come, Samuel looked closely at Jesse’s sons one by one. The oldest, named Eliab, was so tall and noble looking that Samuel thought, Surely this young man must be the one God has chosen.
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his face, or his height, for I have not chosen him. Man judges by the outward looks, but God sees the heart.”
After seven of Jesse’s sons had passed by, Samuel said, “The Lord has chosen none of these.” Then he asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”
Jesse answered, “There is one more. He is out in the field caring for the sheep.”
“Send for him,” said Samuel, “for we will not sit down until he comes.” After a while came the youngest son, perhaps only in his teens. His name was David, which means “beloved.” Even as a youth, David was already a person of great courage. He killed a lion and a bear when they tried to seize a lamb from his flock. With his clear eyes and shining face, David was handsome indeed. The Lord told Samuel, “Arise, and anoint him. He is the one I have chosen to be the king.”
From that day forward, the Holy Spirit was on David to enable him to do the work he was called to do. The Holy Spirit helped him become wise and faithful, a man after God’s own heart.
1 Samuel 15; 16:1-13; 17:34-36
Caption: David watches over his flock.
Parents: There is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (Romans 13:1 a)
Children: 1. Why did God reject Saul from being king?
2. What work did David do for his father?
3. Who did God choose to be the next king?
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(-Stories by Ura Millar)
