David is Anointed...
/Here is your TrinityPullman Online Worship for October 24th!
I Samuel 16:1-13. David is Annointed to be King...
From the Avengers in the Marvel Universe to the Political Scene we have a weakness to looking for a Hero to solve all our problems...no different 3000 years ago when Samuel is called to choose a new King to replace Saul (even though Saul is still alive and well). "Go to Jesse's tent in Bethlehem...he's has a son I will choose. So the parade begins .Eldest, strongest...nope. Youngest...nearly expendable...out in the fields taking care of the sheep...David. David has the heart of God, but is still all too human. Fredrick Buechner (Presbyterian writer) commented that he was probably too good looking for his own good. And, like many, he begins to think he can do no wrong. But when he messes us, God calls him to account, and each time David ultimately takes responsibilty. His weakness is part of his humanity BUT he is not excused...