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THE RIGHTFUL KING OF ISRAEL IN THE MAKING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
1 Samuel 16

Genesis 49:8-12

 

“The sceptre shall not depart
from Judah, nor a lawgiver

from between his feet…”

 

THE RIGHTFUL KING OF ISRAEL IN THE MAKING
 
God chose the house of Judah as the dynasty to rule in Israel. This was indicated in the blessings of Jacob to his twelve sons. This was not fulfilled when Saul was anointed king. God was going to fulfil that promise in the anointing of David. He came from the house of Judah. The dynasty lasted for twenty generations. The nation then went into captivity.
 
The true King in Israel is Jesus Christ the Lord. He came as a servant and fulfilled the offices of a prophet and priest. In His second coming which is yet to take place, He will come as King. He will then fulfil that prophecy. He is commonly referred to as the Son of David. The anointing of David to be king thus carried a great significance.
 
The Lord chose David from among the sons of Jesse. In an earthly monarchy, the eldest son usually inherits the throne from the father. Samuel had assumed that that would be the order when he was sent to Bethlehem. He informed Jesse of his mission and invited him to the sacrifice. Jesse had assumed that the Lord would choose his eldest son to be king. The Lord was with Samuel. When Eliab (Jesse’s eldest son) came, Samuel thought he was the right choice, but the Lord said no. The Lord told Samuel not to look on appearance, for the LORD looks on the heart. The prophet understood the mind of the Lord. Jesse made all his seven sons present to pass by one by one, but Samuel said that the Lord had chosen none of them. Samuel then inquired from Jesse if he had any other sons. Jesse said that there was one young one who was looking after the sheep. Samuel told him that they would not do anything until this youngest son had come. Jesse sent for David, and the Lord told Samuel that David was the one to be anointed. Samuel arose and anointed David as king-in-waiting.
 
THOUGHT: God never changes His order of events.

PRAYER: Father, increase my faith in Thy promises.

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