Character of David
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· 13 viewsDavid, although not perfect, is portrayed as a man and a king after God’s own heart.
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The things that are closest to our hearts are the things we talk about, and if God is close to your heart, you will talk about Him!5
A. W. Tozer
In the end the heart longs not for any of God’s good gifts, but for God Himself. To see Him and know Him and be in His presence is the soul’s final feast.
John Piper
David’s characteristics
David’s characteristics
His dependence upon God
His dependence upon God
But now, your kingdom will not endure. Yahweh has sought for himself a man according to his own heart, and Yahweh has appointed him as leader over his people, because you have not kept what Yahweh commanded you.”
See also Ps 23:1–6; Ps 62:1–2; 1 Sa 23:2; 1 Sa 23:4; 1 Sa 23:9–13; Ps 34:1–7; Ps 54:1–4; Ps 142:1–7
Yahweh is my shepherd; I will not lack for anything. In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; by quiet waters he leads me. He restores my life. He leads me in correct paths for the sake of his name. Even when I walk in a dark valley, I fear no evil because you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare before me a table in the presence of my oppressors. You anoint my head with oil; my cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will stay in the house of Yahweh for a very long time.
Only for God my soul waits in silence. From him is my salvation. Only he is my rock and my salvation, my high stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.
So David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And Yahweh said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”
So David again inquired of Yahweh, and Yahweh answered him and said, “Get up, go down to Keilah, for I am giving the Philistines into your hand.”
I will bless Yahweh at all times; his praise shall be in my mouth continually. My soul makes its boast in Yahweh; let the humble hear and be glad. Magnify Yahweh with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought Yahweh and he answered me, and from all my terrors he delivered me. They looked to him and were radiant, and their faces shall not be ashamed. This poor man called and Yahweh heard, and saved him from all his troubles. The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.
O God, by your name save me, and by your power vindicate me. O God, hear my prayer; heed the words of my mouth. For foreigners have risen against me, and ruthless men seek my life. They have not set God before them. Selah See, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who sustain my life.
I cry out with my voice to Yahweh; I implore favor with my voice to Yahweh. I pour out my complaint before him; I declare my trouble before him. When my spirit faints within me, you know my way. On the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me; look to my right and see. There is no one looking out for me; there is no escape for me; no one cares for my soul. I cry out to you, O Yahweh. I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my pursuers, for they are stronger than I. Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will encircle me, because you will deal bountifully with me.
