Follow Here: The Lesson of David Virtue, Lesson 2
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2 Peter 1:5-7, then 2 Peter 1:4, then 2 Peter 1:8-9
Devotion: David Stayed Close to God
David was a boy who loved God with all his heart. He wasn’t the biggest or the strongest, but he trusted God to help him—like when he faced the giant Goliath with just a sling and five stones! David sang songs to God while taking care of sheep and always tried to do what was right. Even when he became king, he remembered that God was the real King over everything.
But David made mistakes too. One day, he made a big mistake that made God sad. Do you know what David did? He told God he was sorry. He prayed with all his heart and asked God to forgive him. And God did! David knew that God still loved him. He didn’t give up—he kept loving and obeying God for the rest of his life.
David also wrote songs to thank God and tell others about Him. One of his songs said, “I want to live in God’s house all my life.” David didn’t mean a house with bricks—he meant he always wanted to be close to God. We can do that too—by praying, reading the Bible, and trusting Jesus.
Even though David wasn’t perfect, God still used him to do great things. That’s good news for us! If we mess up, we can talk to God, ask for forgiveness, and start again. Jesus came to forgive us and help us follow God with all our hearts. If you’ve never asked Jesus to be your Savior, today is a great day to say yes to Him!
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**Prayer for the Class**
Dear God, or Dear Father
Thank You for loving us, even when we make mistakes. Thank You for David’s story that shows how You forgive and help us start again. Please help us be brave like David, loving like David, and quick to say “I’m sorry” when we do something wrong.
Jesus, we want You to be our best friend forever. Come into our hearts, forgive our sins, and help us stay close to You every day. Thank You for always loving us and never giving up on us.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
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Susan Barker Nikitenko June 16th, 2025© MBMPANNABENPATRKRYTGEORCPLT
Devotion: David Continued in Faith
David was not perfect, but he was *persistent*—persistent in his love for God, his pursuit of truth, and his readiness to repent. From the quiet hillsides as a shepherd to the thundering courts of kingship, David kept one thing central: his heart belonged to the Lord. Whether he was defeating Goliath with childlike faith, or dancing before the Ark in unashamed worship, David’s life reflected a man deeply rooted in reverence for God. His actions shouted what his psalms sang: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
Even when David fell—when sin clouded his judgment and stained his legacy—he did not hide. He ran to the only One who could cleanse him. Psalm 51 is a raw confession of a man who knew his failure but trusted in God's mercy. “Create in me a clean heart, O God,” he cried. That prayer, soaked in tears, echoed into the heart of heaven—and God answered. What sets David apart is not a flawless record, but a faith that always found its way home.
David remained faithful in seeking God’s will, even when it cost him. He refused to harm Saul, honored his covenant with Jonathan, and prepared generously for a Temple he would never build. He was a king, yes—but first, he was a worshiper. A man who longed to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life. His desire wasn’t for prestige, but for presence—the presence of God.
And through it all, we see a shadow of something greater. David’s story points us forward to the Son of David, Christ Jesus—who would not just rule with justice but redeem with grace. Jesus is the faithful One who never sinned yet bore the weight of ours on the cross. And just like David, when we come broken and honest before God, we find not judgment, but mercy that restores.
**Prayer**
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the life of David—a man after Your own heart. Though he stumbled, You never let go of him. May we learn from his example: to worship passionately, to seek You daily, and to repent quickly when we fall. Lord, let our lives reflect a devotion not just in word, but in faith-filled action.
For every heart in this room, I pray—draw us closer to You. Remind us that faithfulness doesn’t mean perfection, but persistence in pursuing You with honesty and humility. As David sang of Your steadfast love, may we also rejoice in Your forgiveness and walk in Your grace.
And Lord, if there are any here who have never surrendered their hearts to Jesus, I pray they hear Your invitation. Christ died not for the righteous, but for the broken—for those willing to say, "I need You." So today, may someone open their heart to You, Jesus, and receive the gift of salvation, forgiveness, and new life.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Susan Barker Nikitenko June 16th, 2025© MBMPANNABENPATRKRYTGEORCPLT
