There is much that we can learn from the remarkable life of David, the shepherd boy who becomes Israel’s most celebrated king. We explore three of lessons from his life before he becomes king: (1) A heart for God prepares us to be used by God; (2) The Spirit of God equips us to do the will of God; and (3) It's better to fear God than to be nine feet tall. Scriptures referenced include Psalm 73:26; 1 Samuel 13:14; Jeremiah 3:15; 1 Samuel 10:8; 1 Samuel 15:9, 23; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalm 51:10; Jeremiah 17:9; Ezekiel 36:26; 1 Samuel 16:13; Galatians 5:16; and Galatians 5:22-23.
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