TCA-YWAM Austin May 06, 2018 Topic: Are YOU like King David? (Compiled by Jon Dorris) (Permission granted for anyone to use freely) Main Point: King David made all kinds of mistakes/sins and yet God called him “A man after My own heart, who will do ALL my will”. -Q – What is that all about? LET’s find out. Your assignment and discussion Q 1. Do you think you could become a man/woman after God’s own heart (hungry to be a Friend of God)? 2. What hinders you from this? 3. What will you do about this? A. David spent much time with God -As Teen age shepherd -Worshipped God -Wrote many worship songs -Saw stars and creation and honored God -He grew in Friendship with God -Talked to God about everything (Book of Psalms) -He learned to trust God in everything -2 Cor. 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; -Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. =killed bear and lion B. God revealed His “Destiny Goal” to David. To one day be King of Israel -As Teen-ager Prophet Samuel anoints David King prophetically. 1 Samuel 13:13-14 Samuel said to Saul, “You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you, for now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. 14 But now your kingdom shall not endure. The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” -Listen again Acts 13:22 After He had removed him (King Saul), He raised up David to be their king, concerning whom He also testified and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who will do all My will.’ -David sinned too, so what is the deal??? -I believe 2 main things: 1. David devoted his life to growing as a Friend of God. -Saul devoted his life to HIS selfish desires. 2. David BELIEVED God and lived out FAITH towards God’s destiny promise for him to be King of Israel. -During the 20 years of standing in faith he CONDUCTED HIS ACTIONS IN LINE WITH HIS FAITH. -Saul kept doing what he felt was right in his own eyes, not the directives of God. C. David grows in GODLY CHARACTER 20 years by trials he faced. -He grew in his TRUST in God (FAITH) -Killed Goliath -Stayed respectful to King Saul while he waited for God to promote him. D. David, as King of Israel, sought to stay devoted to God and His Kingdom ways. -Brought back the Ark of the Covenant (God’s Presence) -He established 24/7 worship to God E. He was humble and repentant when he sinned. -He sinned often -Worst was adultery with Bathsheba -And the murderous cover up -But listen to his repentant heart cry in Psalm 51:1-13, 17 F. He deeply loved his people as King, and they loyally followed him -He sacrificed his selfish ways often in order to be a blessing to his people. -He loved King Saul’s son, Jonathan as a brother. G. David reigned as a devoted Godly King. -Hi lived Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? -God honored him for it -God blessed him to be the greatest King besides Jesus. -Jesus came from his bloodline. Conclusion: -How should we live? Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Invitation: -If you want to follow in King David’s footsteps and make Jesus first in your life to fulfill His destiny for you, then please stand, and I will pray for us.