The Next King!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are obedient to the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.
God had sent Samuel on a mission to find and anoint the next king.
Samuel was obedient and went to Bethlehem.
In 1 Samuel 16:3-5 (ESV) we learn how the events unfolded.
“‘And invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. And you shall anoint for me him whom I declare to you.’ 4 Samuel did what the Lord commanded and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling and said, ‘Do you come peaceably?’ And he said, ‘Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.’ And he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.”
Samuel looked at each of Jesse’s sons who were present (1 Samuel 16:6-9). Then, in 1 Samuel 16:10-13 (ESV), we learn Samuel finds the one he is looking for.
“And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, ‘The Lord has not chosen these.’ Then Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Are all your sons here?’ And he said, ‘There remains yet the youngest, but behold, he is keeping the sheep.’ And Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Send and get him, for we will not sit down till he comes here.’ And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the Lord said, ‘Arise, anoint him, for this is he.’ Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.”
Samuel did as the Lord commanded.
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