1 Samuel 16 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 Samuel 16.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/1sa/16/1/s_252001

Meditate on verse 7b.

God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance,

 but the LORD looks at the heart.

King Saul had a heart issue. He did not wholeheartedly follow God; he did ungodly things and tried to justify them as Godly.  “The LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel” (1 Samuel 15:35). He chose another to be king: David, a young man who pursued the heart of God, desiring to do all of God’s will (Acts 13:22).

The world tells you to follow your heart. God says to follow His heart; to hate what is evil and cling to what is good; to pursue faith and righteousness; and to know God and walk with Him with your whole heart (Romans 12:9; 2 Timothy 2:22; Jeremiah 7:23; 24:7). Ask the LORD to search your heart for areas not pleasing to Him. Give yourself wholeheartedly to the LORD, living without regrets.

Pray 1 Samuel 16:13 and 18 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, anoint _________ and me. 

Let Your Spirit come upon us mightily. 

Make us skillful, mighty people of valor, warriors,

prudent in speech, and handsome.

LORD, be with us.

Because of Your heart’s desires, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell