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January 10, 2011 Monday Message:

If you know David’s story, you know that, for a time, he lived in exile, without the royal diadem. But when David was a King, he lived like a King. David had it all — the finest foods, servants taking care of his every need, and a royal palace to call home.

But David knew that his earthly circumstances couldn’t guarantee eternal salvation. He knew it was necessary to put his faith, hope and trust in something of substance, something of eternal value. In Psalm 27:4, David’s one prayer is to, “live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”

David’s earthly life was like a roller coaster — up and down. When he was a small shepherd-boy, David took on Goliath to defend the honor of God. David was anointed to be king, but that made him a target for others who wanted the throne. David finally became king, but then fell into sin during the Bathsheba years. But David repented and returned to the LORD, assuming his role as an earthly ancestor of Jesus and a man after God’s own heart.

David’s life was a lot like many of our lives — we’ve all seen ups and downs, times when we feel closer to God, and times when we drift away. We would all be wise to, like David, repent and return to the LORD. Because Jesus has covered us with his righteousness, we too are people after God’s own heart. Welcome to the royal family!

Norton Lawellin