King of Hearts --- 1 Samuel 16:1-17:51

Saul is transitioning out of leadership and David is transitioning in. We see God is not asking for perfect Christians or people. Instead God is more interested in our character. Which is best revealed when we respond to difficulty and pain. How we respond to our weakness reveals our true heart.

David, a young man, demonstrates how good character appears when we are invisible. David rises up into a position of influence out of obscurity. He shows us how to respond when we are overlooked and not seen. 1 Samuel 16:7 “People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.” (Contrast to 1 Sam 9:2 with Saul)

David’s story is in direct contrast to Saul’s. In Chapter 9, Saul is described as tall and impressive. Saul looks like a king but David was an afterthought. Saul had the image but not the character. David had the character that only God could see as a man after God's own heart. This is what made David King in the eyes of God and later for the rest of the world to see.

Do we need to be seen to be listened to? Do we need to be uplifted into positions of power to make a difference? Not according to God.

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