Sunday, April 26, 2009
THE HEART OF GOD
FOLLOWING THE HEART OF GOD
I Samuel 13:1-14; Acts 13:22
INTRO: David was a man with good and bad on his record. He was a shepherd who ended up as king. He was a talented musician as seen in the Psalms. But he was also guilty of adultery and murder. How can God say that he is a man after His heart? --- We need to see that God does have a "heart." Ultimately, Gods evaluation is what matters, not what man says. We can follow and capture the heart of God. One does not have to live a perfect life to follow the heart of God. To follow the heart of God we must:
DECLARE GOD'S PRAISE
David had a way of passing the praise on to God.
His blend of confession and thanksgiving is enriching.
Hebrews 13:15 reminds about the fruit of our lips.
We must express our worship to God.
DEPEND ON GOD'S PROVISION
When he went against Goliath, he went in the name of God.
Even in exile he trusted in God's sovereignty
"The LORD is my light and my salvation." Psalm 27:1
"The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed
" Ps. 9:9
DESIRE GOD'S PRESENCE
Public praise is a vital part of faith.
But private time with God is mandatory.
Psalm 119 tells about David's great desire to know the Word.
His confessions (Ps 32 & 51) tell his desire to live with God.
DISPLAY GOD'S POWER
David gave God credit for defeating Goliath and wild animals
He depended on God at all times.
He wanted to build a temple to display the glory of God.
God is pleased when we trust Him. Hebrews 11:6
DO THESE 4 THINGS DESCRIBE YOUR LIFE? THEN GOD WILL BE PLEASED.
------- Outline adapted from Pastor Steve Andrews,
Preached April 26, 2009, Greenville Southern Baptist Church
