The
Collect for this Sunday reminds us to pray that the Holy Spirit may in all
things direct and rule our hearts. This is a huge challenge for us all as we have been
given complete freedom by God. We can choose to ignore and disobey God at any
point in our lives. This is the price God was willing to pay, in order to have a
genuine love relationship with us. This freedom is what gets us into trouble in
choosing between what those around us in the world expect and what God hopes
for. The readings teach us the difference between what we can call worldly
values and the spiritual values of being directed by the Holy Spirit.
1. David is chosen
because his heart was humble
This
teaches us the contrast between human worldly values and God’s spiritual
values.
