Go After God's HeartSample

You Will Find It

Finally, David became king of all Israel a few decades after the young shepherd boy was picked last by Samuel. The story in between is almost too unbelievable for a Hollywood film. David experienced mountaintops and valleys both figuratively and literally on his way to becoming king. And the drama didn’t stop there. However, most notable is the object of his pursuit. David was not recorded as a man who sought the throne. He is remembered as someone who went after God’s heart. What if you found what you were pursuing? How would it impact you and your small group?

After he became King, David continued to seek God for wisdom, and God repeatedly provided it. Yet, we see in the Psalms that David didn’t just go to God with questions, he also went after God’s heart with lavish praise, utter respect, and adoration. David’s life, mistakes and all, offers one of the best examples of a heart reunited with its maker. There is good news: if we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. Remember, David’s closeness to God came a millennia before Jesus, whose death and resurrection made God’s heart infinitely more accessible. Let’s not waste that. Let’s go after God’s heart and lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Leader Tip: Leaders who go after God’s heart—will find it.