A Man After God’s Own Heart...

David was known as a man after God’s own heart. Yes, he committed many sins, but that didn’t keep him from repenting each time he did. The thing that made David “the man....” wasn’t his ability to not sin, rather it was his ability to get right with God through his repentant heart. He knew God was merciful. He didn’t maliciously sin, knowing God would forgive him. He knew that those that trust God will never be disgraced. He was human. Being human means we will get caught up in our selfish thoughts and eventually do things that offend God. That doesn’t mean it’s premeditated or malicious. David knew God. He knew his place. He put his hope in God daily. That’s what it means to be a man after God’s own heart. It’s not perfect living, it’s knowing God’s character and trusting Him to do what He says He’ll do. That’s the kind of living He expects us to do.

1 O Lord, I give my life to You.2 I trust in You, my God!Do not let me be disgraced,or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.3 No one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced,but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. 4 Show me the right path, O Lord;point out the road for me to follow.5 Lead me by Your truth and teach me,for You are the God who saves me.All day long I put my hope in You.6 Remember, O Lord, Your compassion and unfailing love,which You have shown from long ages past.7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.Remember me in the light of Your unfailing love,for You are merciful, O Lord. Psalms 25:1-7