From Steve’s Library 1/18/2007
In the early years of his youth, David was obscure and unappreciated by his own father. One day Samuel came to Jesse’s house to anoint one of his sons to become the next king. When Samuel saw David’s older brother, Eliab, he thought he’d found his man, but God said no. Samuel asked Jesse, “Are these all of your sons?” He replied that they were, except for his youngest son, David. They went and brought him in from the fields and the rest is history. David was God’s choice to be king.
Do you have a son? Don’t make Jesse’s mistake. God will choose leaders for the next generation, and that great leader for the next generation may be running around your house right now with a diaper that needs changing and stuff hanging out of his nose. So make sure you take good care of that kid.
—Steve Farrar
Steve Farrar was the author of many books, including the best-sellers Point Man, Finishing Strong, and Battle Ready: Be Strong and of Good Courage in These Troubled Times.