I Samuel 16 (NIV)
Questions to Ponder as You Study David The Shepherd:
- Are you focused on being highly qualifiedor high quality?
- Man looks at what’s on the outside,but God looks at the heart
“And it came to pass…. For man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the
heart.” 1 Samuel 16:6-7 NIV
- Are you ascribing to the belief that God is againstyou?
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?”Romans 8:31 NIV
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV
- David believed God was for him and would show him the way
- Are you weary of waiting?
- Embrace your place
“David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander. About four hundred men were with him.” 1 Samuel 22:1-2 NIV
- Are you preparing for your promotion?
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” Matthew 25:23 NIV