The Anointed

God’s Heart, God’s Man, God’s Way

November 13, 2016

Please turn to 1Samuel 16 (NIV) (ref. 1Samuel 8:5)

App: Celebrate the uniqueness of who God made you

(ref. 1Samuel 8:7, 9, 13:13-14, 1Corinthians 1:26-29)

“…the Lord has sought out a man after His own heart…” 1Samual 13:14b

App: If you don’t think you have what it takes, then you are the perfect candidate

3 Qualities Common to God’s Anointed

1: God anoints those who are hungry (ref.1Samuel 13:14b)

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6

2: God anoints those who are humble (ref. 1Samuel 16:7, 10-11, Psalm 78:70)

3: God anoints those who are smart (integrity)

God’s Boot Camp

1: He prepares us in Solitude

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall

abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1(NKJV)

2: He prepares us in Obscurity

3: He prepares us in Monotony

4: He prepares us in Reality (ref. 1Samuel17:33-37)

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?