Unexpected 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

Disappointed in King Saul's lack of faithfulness, God sends a Prophet Samuel to anoint the next King of Israel whom God has chosen. Though worried at first the reigning King Saul will kill him for this, God hatches a plan for him to get safely to Bethlehem and specifically, to the family of Jesse. 7 sons are brought in order from oldest to youngest before Samuel but none of them is the one whom God has chosen. There is 1 last son they didn't think to bring in from the field who is shepherding the sheep. It couldn't possibly be him, they thought. And to their surprise, it was indeed - David.  Isn't it amazing how God chooses and delights in working through the least expected people?

Music between the scripture and sermon "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky" (Voices United Hymnal #509). Words & Music: Daniel L. Schutte, 1981. Copyright Daniel L. Schutte & New Dawn Music, 1981. Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License Number: A-607425 & CCLI 2453477