Seeing God 2020 Part 3 Seeing God as

Seeing God 2020 Part 3: Seeing God as King David did Light & Life 8. 26. 2012

I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will. Acts 13: 22

David’s early years & calling Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, "The LORD has not chosen these. " And Samuel said to Jesse, "Are all the young men here? " Then he said, "There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep. " And Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here. " So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” - 1 Samuel 16: 10 -12

David’s early years & calling "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me. " Psalm 27: 10

David was able to see God not despite his circumstances but through his circumstances.

David was able to see God not despite his circumstances but through his circumstances. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23: 1 -6

David was able to see God in nature and in quietness The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19: 1

David was able to see God in nature and in quietness Be still, and know that I am God! Psalm 46: 10

David was able to see God and hear him through godly people

David was able to see God and hear him through godly people So David fled and escaped, and went to Samuel at Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and stayed in Naioth. 1 Samuel 19: 18

David was able to see God and hear him through godly people So David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD. " And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die. 2 Samuel 12: 13

David was able to see God in his WORD

David was able to see God in his WORD The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward. Psalm 19: 7 -11

Psalm 119: Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. Psalm 119: 173 -176

David was able to see God in the church

David was able to see God in the church “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek You; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you…. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life” Psalm 63: 1 -3

I learn from David how to see God caring for my daily encounters

I learn from David how to see God caring for my daily encounters Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Psalms 139: 1 -6

I learn from David how to see God caring for my daily encounters By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me-- a prayer to the God of my life. Psalms 42: 8