Man After My Own Heart

Scripture: 22 After God moved Saul aside, He made David king in his place. God had this to say about David: “I have found David, son of Jesse, to be a man after My own heart. He’s the kind of king who will rule in ways that please Me.” 23 God has selected one of David’s descendants as the long-promised Liberator of Israel. I am speaking of Jesus. 24 Before Jesus arrived on the scene, His cousin John was hard at work, proclaiming to all the people of Israel a ceremonial washing through baptism and pointing to a new direction in thought and life. 25 John’s ministry climaxed when he said, “Who do you assume me to be? I am not the One you’re looking for . No, but One is coming after me, One whose sandal thong I am unworthy to untie.” 26 My brothers, fellow descendants of our common father Abraham, and others here who fear God, we are the ones to whom God has sent this message of salvation. (Acts 13:22-26 The Voice) What is God really looking for in the lives of those of us who believe? I believe He desires for us to be people after His own heart. And also as John the Baptist taught, to have a new direction in thought and life. God has given us the resources that help us with this: His Word, the Holy Spirit, teachers and encouragers that will help. Father, I do so desire to have a heart that seeks to be after Your heart! Thank You that You do have the resources that are available to help me each day. You are good, and I love You. AMEN I will bless You, Lord, for You alone do wonderful things. Let us bless Your glorious name forever! Psalm 72
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