The Lord Is With Him.
Monday, March 6, 2023Key Verse
“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.” 1 Samuel 16:18
Text — 1 Samuel 16:18-21
Message
Our key verse is long and interesting. It is a remark that somebody made about David. He was a very young person at this time. These are the things the person said about David:
(i) Cunning in playing: he has developed his God-given talent and became the best in the nation.
(ii) Mighty and valiant: he was bold and courageous and could conquer the champion of the Philistines.
(iii) Man of war: he rose up to defend his people from being slaves to their spiritual and physical enemies.
(iv) Prudent in matters: he was careful, cautious and wise.
(v) A comely person: he was mindful of his outward appearance too.
(vi) The Lord is with him: God was happy with David and helped him wherever he went.
Can you learn from this man’s remark about David? Those who know you closely will surely have something to say about you. Today, you must be careful about what you say and do because not only men, but God is watching you. He has something to say about you. Be the best for God wherever you go.
Further Reading
1 Samuel 3:19,20
Prayer for today
Lord, be with me, help me to be the best in all I do for You and teach me to be helpful to those around me.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
