Desert Springs Community Church

Chosen for Service

· Saul was the people’s choice, David was God’s choice (1 Samuel 9:2)

· Just a reminder: God’s “choosing” here is about service, not salvation

· God views things differently than we do – His focus is on what is on the inside, not how one appears on the outside (1 Samuel 13:14)

· The heart God desires in His servants is one that is:
1. Committed completely to following Him (2 Chronicles 16:9; Numbers 14:24; Numbers 32:12)
2. Humble (Psalm 78:70-71; James 4:6,10)
3. Full of integrity (Psalm 78:72; 1 Samuel 17:20)


Prepared for Service

· David was prepared to be a king during his days as a shepherd boy

· Obscurity (Luke 16:10)

· Monotony

· Difficulty

· Solitude (Psalm 4:4)


Anointed for Service

· The Holy Spirit came upon David to anoint and empower him for service

· The Holy Spirit has anointed each of us for service (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)

· We were anointed and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and share Jesus (Acts 1:8)

· You were chosen, prepared and anointed to serve! So live and share Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit wherever you find yourself today: in obscurity or popularity; in monotony or excitement; in difficulty or blessing; in solitude or craziness of life