1 Samuel 16
“But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”
– Isaiah 66:2
Big Idea: A fully surrendered heart to God is used powerfully by God.
Biblical Humility: a heart posture of worship that exalts Jesus Christ above me, considers others before me, & is demonstrated through a life of enduring reverence & faithful obedience daily.
A Person After God’s Own Heart:
1) Prioritizes What Matters To God (v. 1-13)
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:45
“And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’”
– Acts 13:22
2) Relies On The Power Of God (v. 13-23)
Good to Great & How Mighty Fall Relying On The Power Of God Means:
1) Surrendering to the plan of God
2) Trusting the timing of God
3) Obeying the Word of God
4) Putting my faith in God
5) Wholeheartedly Worshipping God
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control …”
- Galatians 5:22
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
– John 15:5
3) Continually Serves Faithfully As Unto God (v. 11-23)
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
– Colossians 3:23-24
Principles Of Enduring Faithfulness
1) When I serve faithfully my life speaks loudly as a Gospel testimony
2) The pasture is often the proving ground for the palace