Thursday Jan 19th
A few weeks ago we looked at how God has created each one of us with purpose and intent. Last week we looked at how what we say and do in the present matter. When the past meets the present, destiny is formed. Destiny is what happens when we step into abundant life and become that person that God envisions us to be from our very creation. This week we are going to look at this through David’s life.
Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and journal your initial thoughts
So many times when we think of destiny we tend to think that only certain people can do big things. As if you have to meet a certain requirement for God to be able to use. But as you read through the Bible we see time and time again how God chooses the least likely person (Moses, Joseph, Gideon, Paul, the disciples). The story of David is no different, God isn’t interested in someone’s list of talents, gifts, their pedigree.
Re-read verse 7, what does God tell Samuel that He is looking for?
One thing: The Heart. God wants to know; do you really care about the things that I care about? Are you longing after the things that I long for? Do you cry about the things I cry about? As we begin this journey and step into our destiny we have to ask ourselves the question; where is my heart at? Do I care about the things God cares about?
This is what Psalm 37:4 is all about. When we delight in God, when things we desire are the same things that God desires, then He will give us those desires. If we are to step into our destiny our hearts, our desires have to line up with the heart and desires of God
Today pray that God would examine and shape your heart in the likeness of His own so that you can begin to discover your destiny.
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