A Man After His Own Heart

But now your kingdom will not endure, the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord's command.  1 Samuel 13:14

When I learned we would be studying someone from the bible this summer at church, I wasn’t a happy camper.  One reason was the name alone didn’t have a pleasant taste to my palate, and the other reason was I didn’t think I had anything in common with this person.  I focused on his negative attributes, instead of keeping an open mind. 

The first sermon I heard, I barely paid attention.  I skipped church the following week all together.  I made it to church this past weekend with a heavy heart and I was enlightened; praise and worship was awesome and I sang from my heart.  As pastor began his sermon all I could think was this should be interesting and it was.  He went on to tell how this person loved the Lord with all his might and trusted him.  He was a fierce fighter, poetic writer and became king of a nation.  The Lord was delighted with him and loved him even when he failed, for he was a man after his own heart. 

As I listened, I realized I had more in common with this person than I originally thought.  I was too busy focusing on his flaws instead of seeing why he was a man after my Lord’s heart.  He was a flawed human, whom loved the Lord and was willing to listen and be patient on him, the same as me.  I have a lot to learn from David, he’s an example of how my relationship with God can and should be.  My prayer as I grow in my walk with my Lord, is I’ll be able to love and trust him with as much fervor as the one after his own heart did.

Sincerely,

DWIC2S