The anointing of David is another beautiful story illustrating how just enjoying the presence and love of the Lord will cause everything in your life to fall into place. In 1 Samuel came to the house of Jesse, David’s father, to anoint a new king for Israel, all seven of David’s brothers lined up before the anointed king, but none of them were. It was David whom the Lord had already chosen. So when David was finally summoned into the house, Samuel him as future king of Israel.
Now, where was David? He was out in the fields taking care of the family’s sheep. Why wasn’t he included? Probably because he was the neglected son. Just like David, you may be the neglected one in your family because you are not smart or good looking. But don’t worry because God does not see as man sees. Man looks at outward appearances, but God looks at the heart, (1 Samuel 15:7) You see, David was a man after God’s heart. (Acts 13:22) This means that he loved the Lord and spent time sitting at His feet. And because he had a heart for God, God chose him as the next king.
Even after Samuel had anointed David, do you know what David did? He went back to tending the sheep! You know, his family’s rejection didn’t break him. He was content to be in the fields. He was happy to let his brothers entertain the prophet. David’s promotion didn’t make him proud. He was still a humble little shepherd boy after God’s heart.
Eventually, the call came. King Saul was oppressed by an evil spirit and only David had the anointing to play the harp so that the evil spirit would leave the king. (1 Samuel 16:14-23) So David served the king. After he had completed his assignment, David went back to the fields again! He was not a man seeking after wealth and power. What s humble man!
Again, the call came. This time, it was to go to the battlefield to deliver food to his brothers. While he was there, he knocked down Goliath and became a hero. He killed and decapitated a more-than-nine-feet-tall terrorist! David stood before the king again, but the king was so blind that he didn’t recognize David. He didn’t realize that it was the same boy who had played the harp for him. But David wasn’t insulted, not even when the king asked him, “Who are you?” For he replied, “I am the sin if your servant Jesse. “(1 Samuel 17:58) After having destroyed Israel’s number one enemy, this was a very humble answer.
Why was David like that? Why was he humble? Well, for a start, David didn’t need people to flatter him or make him feel good. His happiness and satisfaction didn’t depend on people. He didn’t need to hang around VIPs to prop up his ego. Instead, he found satisfaction, security and joy in worshipping the Lord. “As long the Lord is with me, I’m happy,” he would have said. His focus was on the Lord.
You can learn something from David. Don’t worry about position, power, prestige or promotion, just be absorbed with the person of Jesus. He is the King of kings. Combine all the best attributes of the best men in the world into one man and he still won’t come close to the beauty of Jesus! Everyone else pales in comparison to Jesus the perfect Man!
So do what David did-be absorbed in the Lord. Just focus on Him and enjoy His love, and everything else will fall into place. He will position you to be in the right place at the right time. And even if everyone has forgotten you He hasn’t and He won’t. The Good Shepherd will find you from among the sheep and anoint you king. Don’t you just love Him!
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