The Jesse Tree for Families: 14
A SHEPHERD FOR THE PEOPLE
Psalm 23, I Samuel 16: 1-13, 2 Samuel 5: 1-5
David was a shepherd when he was a boy. He would use a cane to gently herd his sheep and keep them safe from wild animals. He learned to trust God from his dad Jesse. David often sang songs to show his love for God.
David was also just a humble shepherd who protected his sheep well. When it came to appearances, his older brothers were the obvious choices to be king, but thankfully, God looks at the heart far more than outward appearances. God’s choice of David reminds us that the priority isn’t appearances. It’s the heart.
David was a shepherd when he was a boy. He would use a cane to gently herd his sheep and keep them safe from wild animals. He learned to trust God from his dad Jesse. David often sang songs to show his love for God.
David was also just a humble shepherd who protected his sheep well. When it came to appearances, his older brothers were the obvious choices to be king, but thankfully, God looks at the heart far more than outward appearances. God’s choice of David reminds us that the priority isn’t appearances. It’s the heart.
Family Thoughts
David was the smallest of his family, and just a shepherd boy in charge of the family sheep. But God didn’t see him as small and unimportant. He saw David’s heart, and knew what a great king he could be. David would be a humble shepherd to God’s people, guiding their hearts to God just as Jesus is our humble shepherd who protects his people.
David held an impressive resume. He defeated the giant Goliath, conquered many enemy nations, and eventually was crowned king of Israel. But before we make the mistake of wanting to be like David, we need to remember what the Bible teaches about him. He was only a person, broken and sinful like the rest of us. If there’s anything to learn from David, it’s how he learned to say sorry. First to God and then to those he hurt through his bad choices.
God would deliver a perfect king through David’s line. This King would never sin. And he too would be a conqueror, not of enemy nations, but of the things that are enemies to all of us. Things like sin, sickness, and even death. Unlike David, He would be worthy of all worship because He is perfect! And that perfect King is Jesus.
David held an impressive resume. He defeated the giant Goliath, conquered many enemy nations, and eventually was crowned king of Israel. But before we make the mistake of wanting to be like David, we need to remember what the Bible teaches about him. He was only a person, broken and sinful like the rest of us. If there’s anything to learn from David, it’s how he learned to say sorry. First to God and then to those he hurt through his bad choices.
God would deliver a perfect king through David’s line. This King would never sin. And he too would be a conqueror, not of enemy nations, but of the things that are enemies to all of us. Things like sin, sickness, and even death. Unlike David, He would be worthy of all worship because He is perfect! And that perfect King is Jesus.
Family Connect
During this Christmas season, like God, how can you look at the hearts of people rather than what they can give?
Pause to pray
Pray as a family thanking Jesus for being the greatest shepherd of our hearts.
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