It's All About the Heart (2 of 3)

When thinking back to Sunday School days, David was a regular figure discussed. David watching his sheep; David playing the harp; David facing the giant Goliath with only a slingshot and stones.

The Bible certainly depicts David as a fearless warrior for the Lord.

And he certainly was a warrior for the Lord, but David's heroic actions weren't rooted in his slingshot. They were rooted in his heart. 

Scripture records the following in regards to David:

Acts 13:22, "After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: 'I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.'"

While David did use his bravery and his brawn to defend the honor of the Lord, he also used his words to convey the passion in his heart for the Lord.

David is noted as the author to as many as half of the Psalms, and each of them reveal David's love for and communion with the Lord. They show that David truly did have a heart for the Lord God.

"My heart, O God, is steadfast; 

I will sing and make music with all my soul." Psalm 108:1

"How precious to me are your thoughts, God!

How vast is the sum of them!

Were I to count them,'

they would outnumber the grains of sand--

when I awake, I am still with you."   Psalm 139:17-18

Let us seek to have our own hearts set on our God. Let us commit ourselves to serving the Lord our God.

Father, thank you for being our Almighty and Faithful God. Thank you for the witness and example of others who have lived for you. Help us to seek to truly know you in our hearts. In Jesus' Name. Amen.