How Well Do You Know Jehovah? - A MAN AGREEABLE TO JEHOVAH'S HEART

King David was born into a nation that was dedicated to Jehovah God.  But David did more than just follow his family's religious traditions.  He built his own relationship with God, and Jehovah had special affection for him. Jehovah himself described David as "a man agreeable to [His] heart." (Acts 13:22) How did David become to close to Jehovah?

David learned about Jehovah from creation. When David was  young, he spent many hours outdoors, caring for his father's sheep.  Perhaps it was then that he began to meditate on the things Jehovah had made.  For example,  as David gazed up at night, not only would he have seen a canopy of stars but he would also have discerned the qualities of the One who made them. David was move to write: "The heavens are declaring the glory of God; the skies above proclaim  the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1, 20) When David reflected on the way humans were made, he  saw Jehovah's wonderful wisdom at work. (Psalm 139:14)   As David tried to comprehend Jehovah's works, he felt humbled. -PSALM 139:6.

What is the lesson for us? Be interested in creation. Do  more than just exist in this beautiful world that Jehovah has created; be amazed by it!  In your daily life, meditate on the creation around you -the plants, animals, and people-teaches you about Jehovah. Then each new day will be full of lessons about your loving Father. (Romans 1:20)  and each day you will see your love for him grow more intense.

David recognized that Jehovah was helping him.  For example, when David defended his father's sheep from a lion and from a bear, he recognized that it was Jehovah who was helping him overcome those powerful predators.  When he defeated the giant Goliath, David saw  clearly that it was Jehovah who was guiding him. (1 Samuel 17:37) And when he escaped from jealous King Saul, David acknowledged that it was Jehovah who had saved him. (Psalm 18, superscription) A proud man might have taken credit for those accomplishments.  But David was humble, so he was able to recognize Jehovah's hand in his life. - PSALM 138:6.

Next time: How Well Do You Know Jehovah? - Conclusion of A MAN AGREEABLE TO JEHOVAH'S HEART

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