Three Qualities of David
He chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds (Psalm 78:70).
I worked several jobs before (and sometimes in between) being in full-time ministry. I was a hamburger maker at McDonald’s, a cutter of beef at a restaurant called Sign of the Beefcarver, and a data entry clerk at a loan agency. I dragged away fallen tree banches, mowed lawns, managed tellers, and counted millions and millions of dollars (belonging to a bank, not me!). Sometimes these jobs seemed insignificant, but I now realize that I learned important lessons from each one of them. God used mundane tasks to teach me truths that would be invaluable in my life!
God also used everyday things to prepare young David. We know that he ended his life as a great king and a mighty warrior, but he began as an insignificant shepherd, one young man surrounded by only a few sheep. God chose David to be the next king when he was still in his teens, working as a shepherd for his father. His own family didn’t consider David to be anything special, but God saw David’s heart. Your life may also seem to be trivial; just one student, or NS man, or worker, among thousands. But when other people see just a normal youth, God may see a king. There were three primary qualities that David learned as a shepherd boy that prepared him to be a king: faithfulness, wisdom, and righteousness.
1) Faithfulness. David was faithful to take care of the few sheep his father had left him. He was patient with the old and sick as well. It is so important to learn faithfulness now. This applies to completing your homework on time, attending all your classes, showing up for meetings promptly, and being a good manager of your money, among many other things. If you cannot be faithful now in little things, you will never be faithful in great things (Luke 16:10). So give your best effort in every task that you do.
2) Wisdom. David learned wisdom through guiding these few sheep; he had to take care of all their needs. Wisdom is the ability to make the right choices, and David was known for his wisdom. As a young person, you need wisdom to know what classes to take, which jobs to consider, and what kind of relationships to be in. As you grow older, your decisions will continually become more important, so learn to make the choices today.
3) Righteousness. David guided the sheep with complete integrity (Psalm 78:72); he did what was right even though no one else could see his actions. Do you have integrity in your everyday life, or do you allow people to influence you to do things that you know are wrong? Remember, even if your teacher or employer is not watching you, God is. He sees all of your actions. Let’s cry out to God that He will clothe us and fill us with the righteousness of Christ so that we do what is right from our hearts (Romans 5:17).
You may just be a “shepherd” boy or girl now, but if you are faithful to learn these things God will raise you up to do mighty things for Him. Allow God to give you these same three qualities, so that the life and glory of Christ can shine through you. Now is the time for all of us to be faithful, wise, and righteous. God can use this kind of servant to change the world for Him!
I worked several jobs before (and sometimes in between) being in full-time ministry. I was a hamburger maker at McDonald’s, a cutter of beef at a restaurant called Sign of the Beefcarver, and a data entry clerk at a loan agency. I dragged away fallen tree banches, mowed lawns, managed tellers, and counted millions and millions of dollars (belonging to a bank, not me!). Sometimes these jobs seemed insignificant, but I now realize that I learned important lessons from each one of them. God used mundane tasks to teach me truths that would be invaluable in my life!
God also used everyday things to prepare young David. We know that he ended his life as a great king and a mighty warrior, but he began as an insignificant shepherd, one young man surrounded by only a few sheep. God chose David to be the next king when he was still in his teens, working as a shepherd for his father. His own family didn’t consider David to be anything special, but God saw David’s heart. Your life may also seem to be trivial; just one student, or NS man, or worker, among thousands. But when other people see just a normal youth, God may see a king. There were three primary qualities that David learned as a shepherd boy that prepared him to be a king: faithfulness, wisdom, and righteousness.
1) Faithfulness. David was faithful to take care of the few sheep his father had left him. He was patient with the old and sick as well. It is so important to learn faithfulness now. This applies to completing your homework on time, attending all your classes, showing up for meetings promptly, and being a good manager of your money, among many other things. If you cannot be faithful now in little things, you will never be faithful in great things (Luke 16:10). So give your best effort in every task that you do.
2) Wisdom. David learned wisdom through guiding these few sheep; he had to take care of all their needs. Wisdom is the ability to make the right choices, and David was known for his wisdom. As a young person, you need wisdom to know what classes to take, which jobs to consider, and what kind of relationships to be in. As you grow older, your decisions will continually become more important, so learn to make the choices today.
3) Righteousness. David guided the sheep with complete integrity (Psalm 78:72); he did what was right even though no one else could see his actions. Do you have integrity in your everyday life, or do you allow people to influence you to do things that you know are wrong? Remember, even if your teacher or employer is not watching you, God is. He sees all of your actions. Let’s cry out to God that He will clothe us and fill us with the righteousness of Christ so that we do what is right from our hearts (Romans 5:17).
You may just be a “shepherd” boy or girl now, but if you are faithful to learn these things God will raise you up to do mighty things for Him. Allow God to give you these same three qualities, so that the life and glory of Christ can shine through you. Now is the time for all of us to be faithful, wise, and righteous. God can use this kind of servant to change the world for Him!
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