PAULSGROVE BAPTIST  CHURCH

AUTUMN 2023 SERIES

Seeking after God's own heart

PART 1

Growing in faith from the life of King David

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How does the world define a successful life?

• Plenty of money and comforts?

• Good looks and a defined body?

• Climbing the career ladder?

• A dream relationship and family?

We can chase after many things, but we all ask at some point in our lives, “What really counts?”

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God looks to things that matter eternally, not the temporary successes which can fade as quickly as they are attained.

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In His description of King David, God said, “the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people” (1 Samuel 13:14). God’s choice as leader of his people was someone who sought after His heart – one who loved and desired to follow the Lord above all else.

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David’s life wasn’t smooth – he faced threats to his life from his predecessor and family members.

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David certainly wasn’t perfect – he committed some calamitous sins with huge consequences.

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And yet, the New Testament records that “God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’” (Acts 13:22).

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As we learn from the life of King David and seek to grow in faith in Jesus, we’re going to spend 3 seasons over this year understanding how we might seek after God’s own heart, just as David did.

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Let’s be convinced that a successful life is one that seeks after God.

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Let’s ask God to shape our hearts so they become more like His.

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Let’s enjoy the eternal blessings that flow from knowing the Lord!