“David’s life is example enough of what it is to live in a broken world. He experienced the clashing of private grief and public duty. He knew deceit and turmoil, heartache, struggling. But he also knew how to cling to God, how to trust in God and how to worship God. There is nothing that ever catches God by surprise since He knows everything (omniscient) and sees everything. Our entire life is laid open bare before God, as was David's. God already knows about the 'messups' and shortcomings that will cause us to stumble. It is our repentant attitude that makes all the difference.” TrustWorshipShortcomingsBroken WorldKing DavidRepentant Book:God's King: Lessons From The Life and Times Of King David Source: God's King: Lessons From The Life and Times Of King David
“David learned essential lessons in the shepherding years. Two of these lessons, which would prove invaluable later in his life, were: trusting God completely in all circumstances and worshiping God ensures victory. Had he not been a lowly shepherd, he would not have been an anointed king” TrustLessonsWorshipKing David Book:God's King: Lessons From The Life and Times Of King David Source: God's King: Lessons From The Life and Times Of King David
“Sometimes, when we face difficulty and trouble, it may look like it will never end. It will carry on forever. Yet, God is faithful. And when we are anchored in Him, He will bring us through. King David, one of the most anointed leaders and commanders in the Bible and Joseph, who ended up in an Egyptian prison, are but two examples of how God causes all things to work together for good in our lives, when we love Him and are called by Him according to His purpose Romans 8: 28-30.” FaithfulnessPaulJosephKing DavidApostleAnchored Book:This Stormy Life Source: This Stormy Life
“David had every right to be angry and take vengeance upon such a character as Nabal, who insulted him and his men, yet God had something different in mind. In Romans 12 verse 19 we read that it is God who will avenge, He will repay. It is not our job. And God knows exactly how to get through to people. God had a very specific purpose in this whole event – He was getting David ready to move into kingship and David had some character building left to do which he did by giving heed to Abigail’s words of wisdom. Abigail, in wisdom, asked for forgiveness from David for her husband’s foolish words but she also appealed to him to be gracious to her and her household while reminding him of what God had promised to David regarding his future as leader of Israel. God was busy softening David’s heart. This was a lesson in grace. David learned how to show the grace of God to Abigail. Eight People, Eight Life Lessons” PrideHumbleAbigailKing DavidEight PeopleEight Life Lessons Author:Paddick van Zyl