Making of A King - Chosen

The topic was picked in line with the conference theme. The pastor exhorted us that a King is a Champion.
How to measure a King
1. Man of God: a King must have moral authority (character) to lead. He must obey God.
2. Man of War: a king must be ready to fight to defend his people/land/possession.
3. Man of Justice: a King must rule with fairness and sincerity. No divide and conquer techniques as advocated by common leadership styles.
4. Provide abundance: a King must provide abundance or be prosperous so his people can eat and drink.

David will be discussed against these measures. Am I up to this measures in my family? community? work place?

In God's system, we can all be kings. It is the scarcity environment and poverty mentality in us that builds "only me must succeed" attitude.

In 1 Samuel 16 v1, God chose a king himself. May He choose me as king for my generation. In v6-7, God tells Samuel that the physical(outside) does not determine who a king is. God uses the heart which He can see to choose a King. Saul was chosen on physical qualities and he failed God. In v11-13, David was not considered worthy to be invited to the sacrifice of Samuel, but when invited God selected him and he was anointed by Samuel. This implies that even when I am not where decisions are being taken, when God has chosen me they will wait for me.

David was disadvantaged, however that brought him closer to God. What do I let my disadvantages do to me - bring closer to God or bitterness? DAvid had the following going for him
+ position: eight child and youngest. 8 is the number of new beginnings.
+ personality: he was alert (bright eyes), detail oriented, good-looking, ruddy(?)
+ occupation: he was a keeper not a loser, protector not a squanderer.

1 Samuel 13 v14; 15 v27-28 informs us that David was better than Saul. How? A comparison shows that Saul was a loser, reckless, indecisive and unprepared; while David was a keeper, careful, committed and prepared. The anointing does not change the man as both men were anointed by Samuel. David received the Holy Spirit immediately while it took Saul a long time.

God views the heart from
+ what we value or treasure in life
+ what we use our energies for
+ how we respond to challenges
+ how we acquire and process knowledge. Use of words.

God will use people like Samuel to make me a King. Samuel will Elevate me from obscurity, Endorse my selection, Expose my character to everyone, Empower me with boldness and Encourage me to greater heights. It is good to have a Samuel who sees our potential and great end than a Jesse who knows our beginnings and limitations.

The anointing is used to show (1) God's approval (2) separate for God's use (3) stir up weighty ideas (4) surround with favour to carry out the work.

David was anointed in the midst of his brothers (who might be jealous, angry, etc) and in Psalm 23 v4-5 the anointing and table were set in the presence of the enemies. When GOd has chosen me, he will confirm it in the presence of enemies and they cannot do anything about it.

In Canada, God has chosen me SEYI Osunade and the enemies (racist, employer, examinations, etc) cannot do anything about it. Amen.

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