After God's Own Heart
Youth Pastor Adam Parker
January 26, 2026
And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse,
a man after mine own heart, who shall fulfill all my will. Acts 13:22
How was David considered a man after God’s own heart?
His life was far from perfect; he had his fair share of mishaps. But his heart was truly directed at God and living for Him
- He did what God wanted him to do: v22
- He had utmost faith in God: the battle with Goliath
- He loved the law of God: “And I will delight myself in thy commandments,
which I have loved.” Psalms 119:47
- He lived a life of praise: “That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalms 26:7
- David knew the importance of true repentance: Psalm 51
When we look at these characteristics of David, it is easier to see why he was considered a man after God's own heart. One of the qualities of David is that he knew that God was sufficient for the mountain-top experience as well as the down-in-the-valley moments, too.