1. The Lord looks at the heart (1-13)

The Lord rejected Saul as king, and sought a man after his own heart. He sent Samuel to the home of Jesse to anoint one of Jesse's eight sons king of Israel. Samuel was impressed by the handsome appearance of Eliab the oldest. But God does not look at the outer appearance; he looks at the heart. He saw the heart of David the shepherd boy, Jesse's youngest son. When Samuel anointed David, the Spirit of God came on him in power.

2. David in Saul's service (14-23)

When the Spirit of God left Saul, an evil spirit came in to torment him. Saul's advisors recommended music therapy, and they told him about David, a brave man and a warrior who played the harp. He was handsome and spoke well, and the Lord was with him. He entered Saul's service and his music soothed Saul. Saul did not know about Samuel's anointing of David.

Application: Lord, let your Spirit fill me so that I can be free of the power of evil spirits, and serve you and others.
One Word: God looks at the heart