God chose David to be the next king of Israel. Why? Because David had a heart like God’s, full of love, courage, and kindness.
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King Saul was jealous of David. He didn't want him to be king!
David must go!
David had to run away. But even though Saul wanted to hurt him, David trusted in God.
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David, Sauls here!
But David remembered something important...
God chose Saul to be king. I must not hurt him.
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David could have hurt Saul, but he didn't. He only cut a small piece of Saul's robe.
Why didn't you stop him David?
Because I trust God to make things right. I will not do wrong to someone God has chosen.
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David showed mercy. He showed the heart of God.
King Saul! I could have hurt you, but I didn't. I don't want to harm you.
You are a better man than I am David. May God bless you!
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When David spared Saul, he gave us a picture of something big: God's plan to save us
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That's redemption! Like how Jesus forgave us on the cross!
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MERCIFUL
SOVEREIGN
He's in charge and has a perfect plan!
He forgives me even when I mess up!
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David was called "a man after God's own heart" because he loved what God loved.
God, help me to follow you always.
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You can have a heart like God's too. By showing mercy, trusting his plan, and loving him with all of your heart!
Dear God, help me be like David and love you every day, Amen!
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1 SAMUEL 24:10
“This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord gave you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the Lord’s anointed.’”
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