FEAST: 30 Days of Real Truth for Real LifeSample

Day 22: David—Heart

Snack

1. God looks at the heart, not outward appearance.

2. A heart after God is both courageous and repentant.

3. True greatness flows from inner devotion, not outer status.

Appetiser

Have you ever felt overlooked by others, yet sensed that God still saw your potential?

Main Course

When Samuel was sent to anoint Israel’s next king, Jesse’s older sons looked the part. But God told Samuel,“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7 NIV). David, the youngest shepherd boy, was chosen and anointed because of his heart.

David’s heart after God showed itself in courage. Facing Goliath, he declared,“You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty” (1 Samuel 17:45 NIV). His victory was not about skill or size but about trust in God.

Yet David’s story also shows us that a heart for God is not a perfect heart. His sins of adultery and murder brought devastation, but his response revealed why he was still called a man after God’s own heart. He prayed,“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10 NIV). Repentance, not perfection, marked his relationship with God.

The apostle Paul later summarised David’s legacy:“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 NIV).

David’s life reminds us that God values authenticity over appearance. He desires hearts that are devoted, courageous, and willing to return to Him when they fall.

You may feel unnoticed, unqualified, or even burdened by past mistakes, but God sees beyond the surface. He looks at the posture of your heart.Like David, you are invited to live with courage, repentance, and devotion—not to impress people, but to honour God.

A heart after God may stumble, but it always turns back to Him.