Seeking God's Heart

But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command. (1 Samuel 13:14)

After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” (Acts 13:22)

Would it surprise you to learn there has been more written about David than any other character in the entire Bible except Jesus? This typical, unassuming, not-so-special young man did not come from wealth, did not possess any unique characteristics, and did not enjoy the benefits of a learned profession. He was an average person with a below average job as a shepherd from a poor family. And yet, he would become a king because he truly sought God’s own heart.

This means that you can become someone after God’s own heart as well, even if you would consider yourself just an average person. There are many things you can do seek after the heart of God. You can walk with God faithfully. You can wait on God patiently, and you can witness to God truthfully. If you do these things, you’ll be on the right track to align your heart with God’s so you can live in accordance with His will and His plan for your life.

While it may be true that no one reading this has ever seen Jesus or heard the audible voice of Jesus, it is most definitely true that believers in Jesus have seen enough in His creation, heard enough through His Word, and experienced enough of His love through His Spirit to be a person who seeks after God’s own heart.

Dear Lord, thank you for giving us David as an example of what it looks like to seek your heart. Father, I ask that you help me to be someone who seeks after your heart as well. Align my heart with your heart, my will with your will, and my plans with your plans. For I know when we are aligned, you can accomplish so much for your Kingdom through my life. Amen.