David The Would Be King

In the quiet fields of Bethlehem, a young shepherd named David tended his father’s sheep, unaware of the great calling God had placed upon his life. With harp in hand and eyes lifted toward the horizon, David’s heart was already aligned with the will of the Lord. Though overlooked by men, God saw a king in the making—one whose strength would not be found in power or position, but in a heart fully surrendered to Him. This painting captures the innocence of youth and the quiet strength of one chosen to lead God’s people, reminding us that God often chooses the humble and the overlooked to fulfill His greatest purposes.
Scripture:
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)