The Importance of a Spirit Filled Life!

A Tale of Two Kings

The Importance of a Spirit Filled Life!

1 Samuel 16:13-23

Life-changing Truth from a STrange Story

1.When God Us, He’ll Us

So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Vs. 13

2. Rejecting God always brings

Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. Vs. 14

3. God often works in

So Saul said to his attendants, “Find someone who plays well and bring him to me.” One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the Lord is with him.” Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David vs. 17-19

4. Great are first great

David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers. Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” Vs. 21-22

5.  Changes things

Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. Vs. 23