The Straight Up Word: A King Like David

The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The Testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
The Statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The Commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The Judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Moreover, by Them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping Them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:7-11 (NKJV)

Almost everyone admires King David:

  • The son overlooked by his family,

  • The shepherd who defeated a lion,

  • The teenager who toppled a giant,

  • The performer who calmed a mad king,

  • The warrior who won mighty battles,

  • The fugitive who had to hide in caves,

  • The outcast who cried out in misery,

  • The victim who refused to take revenge,

  • The king who brought Israel together,

  • The lover who made an awful mistake,

  • The supplicant who begged God’s forgiveness,

  • The father of sly sons who betrayed him,

  • The author of deep and glorious Psalms,

  • The artist God used to represent Him,

  • The forefather of Jesus Christ on Earth.

Through it all, King David remained one man after God's Own Heart.

But how did he endure such a troubled life, break character with two MAJOR mistakes--and through it all… remain God's beloved: the overcoming star of Israel?

By the Word of God! David clung to It…

  • Like a small child clinging to his father,

  • Like a rich man clinging to his money,

  • Like a wise king clinging to his power,

  • Like a weak man clinging to His Savior.

Because he was the Straight-Up-Word… IS.

If you want a piece of this Mighty Rock, the supreme Power of the universe, open the cover to God's Treasure Chest and dig into It. Eat It and drink It…

The unbeatable, Straight-Up-Word of God… without man's processing, pasteurizing, and people-pleasing interpretations.

The Word changes you from the inside out: from the heart… to the head… to the body.

He also moves beyond and around you: changing the circumstances of your life!

The Straight-Up Word: A King Like David (Part 9)

NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2013 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban