Picture the Bible reflection for April 09, 2021
This week we’re looking at the story of David being anointed as found in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. You can read it here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+samuel+16%3A1-13&version=NIV
Before this reading, King Saul was king of Israel. Over time, Saul’s heart became impure and his decisions weren’t in line with God’s commands. A new king was needed.
David is the youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem. It is said he was young when Samuel anointed him. Scholars say likely anywhere between the age of 8 and 15. And he would later be anointed as king at the age of about 30. David would be known to fight Goliath, being a soldier, a shepherd, a powerful king, a musician and a writer.
We may encounter many young people in our lifetime. Some of these youngsters stand out. There may be something special about them, like how they talk, how they live out their lives, what their passions are, how they are in crowds or with people, etc. Some young leaders throughout our time include Ruby Bridges, Anne Frank and Louis Braille. I wonder what names come to mind for you as you think of young people who live out their callings to big things. I wonder who you might anoint today if you were to name a young person who is being called into leadership.
The video I share today is based on one of the Psalms David wrote, Psalm 100. Linnea Good created this song and she performs it here. Here is “Make a Joyful Noise”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=H5hoeObqNGc&feature=emb_logo
Let us pray:
O God of all, you call us to lead at different times and different phases of life. Help us to search out leadership qualities as we live out our lives in the world and to encourage those who have that spark of leadership within them. Help us to be role models and leaders in your world as we do our best to continue to bring your kingdom here on earth. Be within us and around us all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
This week we’re looking at the story of David being anointed as found in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. You can read it here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+samuel+16%3A1-13&version=NIV
Before this reading, King Saul was king of Israel. Over time, Saul’s heart became impure and his decisions weren’t in line with God’s commands. A new king was needed.
David is the youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem. It is said he was young when Samuel anointed him. Scholars say likely anywhere between the age of 8 and 15. And he would later be anointed as king at the age of about 30. David would be known to fight Goliath, being a soldier, a shepherd, a powerful king, a musician and a writer.
We may encounter many young people in our lifetime. Some of these youngsters stand out. There may be something special about them, like how they talk, how they live out their lives, what their passions are, how they are in crowds or with people, etc. Some young leaders throughout our time include Ruby Bridges, Anne Frank and Louis Braille. I wonder what names come to mind for you as you think of young people who live out their callings to big things. I wonder who you might anoint today if you were to name a young person who is being called into leadership.
The video I share today is based on one of the Psalms David wrote, Psalm 100. Linnea Good created this song and she performs it here. Here is “Make a Joyful Noise”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=H5hoeObqNGc&feature=emb_logo
Let us pray:
O God of all, you call us to lead at different times and different phases of life. Help us to search out leadership qualities as we live out our lives in the world and to encourage those who have that spark of leadership within them. Help us to be role models and leaders in your world as we do our best to continue to bring your kingdom here on earth. Be within us and around us all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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