"THE LORD WAS WITH HIM!"

1 Samuel 18:14-16                     (KJV)
"14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and "THE LORD WAS WITH HIM". 15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them."



David, in the end known as King David, was a man after GOD's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).  David always took care to do what honored and glorified the LORD, and GOD blessed his life accordingly.  Verse 16 says "all Israel and Judah" loved him as they observed his walk.

But even King David didn't always keep his eyes on the LORD.  King David saw Bathsheba bathing one evening on her rooftop and let his lust and selfish desires overcome his desire to serve the LORD.  Getting what "we want" sometimes is exactly what we don't need!  King David got what he wanted, but it caused him (and Israel) much grief and heartache!

Making a wrong turn (such as King David made) does not mean that GOD can't use you for HIS Glory!  After King David sinned against GOD and ultimately married Bathsheba, a son by the name of Solomon was born to them, who was mentioned in the lineage of JESUS in Matthew 1:6!  Yes, King David "messed up" with Bathsheba, but GOD can use our messes for HIS Glory!  "THE LORD WAS WITH HIM" and HE is with me!  I'm so glad that GOD uses imperfect people to accomplish HIS Perfect Plan!!!