August 6, 2023: The Day God Rushed David

"Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah." (1 Samuel 16:13, ESV)

David was a young man when he encountered the Prophet Samuel. Samuel was on a mission from God to find and anoint the next King of Israel. Most agree that David was a teenager when he met the prophet. A word to parents, do not look down on any of your children— they may be the next person that God is eager to anoint for a divine task.
    
As David was brought in from the flock to stand with the rest of his brothers, Samuel immediately recognized him as the called and anointed one to lead Israel. Samuel then anointed him in the midst of his brothers. God will often anoint people in the presence of their peers so that everyone knows who it is that God has chosen.
    
More hope for parents:   When Samuel released the anointing upon David, the Spirit of the Lord rushed David from that day forward! What that means is that David was filled with the Wind of God. The breath of God entered him powerfully and remained with him all the days of his life! 
    
May the anointing of God come upon our children, and our children's children, for all the days of their lives. Yes, Lord! Rush upon our children!