WHY DAVID WAS CALLED A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART

Word Encounter and Power Service (Wednesday, 22nd July 2026)

Theme: Why David was called a man after God’s heart

Text: 1 Samuel 13:14

Ministering: Pastor Wole Dahunsi

Introduction

=> Before the encounter in 1 Samuel 13:14, no one knew anything about David, aside from his family members.

=> However, God knew everything about him.

What necessitated Samuel calling David a man after God’s heart?

=> King Saul received an instruction to wait for 7 days for Samuel to offer the sacrifice.

=> Saul knew that the state of his kingdom was dependent on waiting, but he still couldn’t wait because of the pressure from people.

What qualifies David to be described as a man after God’s heart?

1. David’s faith.

=> This is made manifest in the way he confronted Goliath. That took great courage.

=> 1 Samuel 17:47.

2. David’s trust.

=> Despite Saul’s attempt on his life, David still had complete trust in what God had purposed to do in his life.

=> Even when he had the opportunity to kill Saul, he spared him.

=> David also had great respect for the anointed of God.

3. David’s humility.

=> When Saul offered Michal to David as a wife, his response was humble. 1 Samuel 18:22-23.

4. David was a worshipper.

=> David knew how to worship and praise God.

=> Psalms 32 and 51 stand out among all the psalms David wrote. He wrote them at the same time, and they both describe the goodness and faithfulness of God.

=> Beyond singing, you worship God with your heart, the words of your mouth, and your attitude.

Things to note

1. Many people may not know what you will become in the future, but God knows. And those who may not know now will know when God begins to unfold your glory.

2. No excuse is tenable enough to defend disobedience.

3. With wisdom, you can engage people as assets and not instruments of failure.

4. Your faith in God will make you dare challenges in life.

5. The plans and purpose of God for our lives are sacrosanct. If you follow through with God, they will come to pass.

6. The state of your heart will determine what flows in your direction from the throne of grace.

7. You may not know how to do some things, but you must know how to worship God.

8. Those who don’t know how to worship God can’t have access to His heart.

9. A worshipper always acknowledges every act of God in their life.

10. A worshipper never takes God for granted.

Prayers

1. Look around your life since the year started and use the words of your mouth to appreciate God.

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Remain blessed

You are a Champion!