Date: Tuesday, 9th April, 2024
Text: 1 Samuel 16:18
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
David’s men were ordinary men who identified a mentor and coach in him. They saw certain qualities in David that endeared him to them. Concerning David, one of Saul’s officials said, “Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.” 1 Samuel 16:18
The Lord was with him because he himself was a passionate lover of God. This made God to pour his anointing heavily on him. The word of God says, “You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions.” Hebrews 1:9. The anointing on David’s life was strong enough to kill lions, bears and even slay giants. He never lost a single battle.
These sterling characteristics made them stick around him emulating him and walking in his steps. Ordinary became extraordinary. This same anointing eventually rubbed off on them.
There are still many Davids in the world today who are great transformational leaders; those with whom your life would be transformed if you associate with them. There is no height you want to attain that someone has else has not reached. There is nothing you want to achieve that someone else has not achieved. Therefore, if you desire to move from zero to hero, firstly you need to identify your David and learn of him.
Stick around them, if possible; listen to their sermons and speeches; read their books, attend their seminars and conferences; apply their godly principles; you will watch yourself grow from a nobody to a somebody in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, take me from zero to hero in Jesus name.