Ep 612 – 1 Samuel 24:11-22

The Bible puts a huge emphasis on the condition of the heart, not the physical organ that pumps blood through our bodies, but what the Hebrews understood to be the seat of man’s emotions, will and intellect. And you can’t read the story of David and not wonder why this particular man had been deemed by God to be a man after His own heart. Why? What was it about David that caused God to make this assessment? David, like all men, had plenty of flaws. And if you’re familiar with his story, you know that he was capable of committing some pretty serious sins, including adultery and murder. And he seemed to struggle with doubt just like the rest of us. So, why does God single him out as a man after His own heart? Well, in 1 Samuel 24:11-12, we get a small glimpse into the heart of the man, as he has a chance encounter with King Saul. Missing are any hints of hatred and bitterness. He doesn’t rail on Saul. He doesn’t shake his fist in the face of God. Instead, he placed his fate in the hands of God, trusting in the goodness and grace of God to decide between he and Saul.