Okay, this one should catch me up! And this one is easy, too. Of all the stories and people in the Bible, my favorites are of David. Of course, the Savior did some awesome stuff.
But I find it fascinating, especially given the way Christians treat people these days (especially each other!) how everyone important to God, everyone in the Bible that He chose to use to bring about His purposes was somehow flawed...just like me and you. And none of them more so than David. And yet David is often described as being a "man after God's own heart". I just love it!
To know that the God who created the world, who is so perfect, who holds everything in His hands including the future and could pick anyone in the world He wanted to pick, picks those who are NOT perfect. If you can't take comfort in that, you can't take comfort in anything!
I LOVE how David was just a humble, shepherd boy to begin with.
I LOVE how he defeated his giants with his wits and God instead of strength.
I LOVE how he developed such an awesome friendship with Jonathan and showed mercy to Jonathan and his family when he didn't have to and would have been justified in giving them what they deserved (remind you of anyone else...???)
I LOVE how when he had the chance to kill Saul, he refused to raise his hands against God's annointed. I think of this whenever I hear anyone griping about a pastor or church leader and doing vindictive things to get their own agenda through.
I LOVE the story of his sin and how God brought good out of it because He knew David's heart was still for God.
So be encouraged, friends. You are NOT perfect and God knows that already so don't be afraid to confess it. He knows your heart, too and is ready to use you in a big way!
Blessings,
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