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Saul. 1Sand Mule!. No heart for God. Saw-l. David. 2Sand Mules!. All heart for God. Gods view. 1 Sam 16 : 7 Man looks on the outside but God looks on the heart Acts 13 : 22 I have found David a man after my own heart. So Far. A man after Gods own Heart A man of Faith
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Saul 1Sand Mule! No heart for God Saw-l
David 2Sand Mules! All heart for God
Gods view • 1 Sam 16 : 7 • Man looks on the outside but God looks on the heart • Acts 13 : 22 • I have found David a man after my own heart
So Far • A man after Gods own Heart • A man of Faith • A man of covenant
Today! • A heart to enquire • 1Sam.23:1-14
Context! • David was Saul's servant • He was anointed as the next king • He was in exile because of this • He had a small band of men
Context! • David was Saul's servant • He was anointed as the next king • He was in exile because of this • He had a small band of men
Compare and contrast! • Saul was presumptuous • David enquired of God • David was chosen • Saul was rejected • Saul walked in his own strength David walked in step with God
Book recommendation • The forgotten God by Francis Chan
Jesus • Jn.519 • Jesus only did what He saw His Father do!
Jesus • Jn.519 • Jesus only did what He saw His Father do!
Ask • We say we don't know what God wants us to do but do we really ask and do we really listen? • Listening to God helps stop us from making mistakes
This story • David enquires of God and gets an answer go • His men are fearful • Does he let that stop him? No he enquires again of God a second time
This story • David shows concern for others at a time he could easily have said I have enough on my plate and I don't have enough resources
This story • David didn't withdraw his support because he felt let down, miss treated or un appreciated!
This story • Two questions • Has he got Gods authority to do this? • Saul is the one that should be doing this and he doesn't want to dishonour Saul Contrast this with the way Absalom behaves!
This story • Two questions • Is God with him for safety and sucess?
Our story • Me leaving work to go full time • Coming to Hexham we needed to hear from God if this was right for us
The big and the small • Do we just enquire of God for the big decisions or do we seek his guidance on the seemingly small things? • Do we make rash decissions?
Openess • Seen it all before – got the tee-shirt • Do we come with a leaning towards a particular answer? • Not wanting to hear because of fear
How? • Read the bible • Prophecy • Sermons • Discipleship • Hear and do
Book recommendation! • The power of a whisper by Bill Hybells