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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “God selected” (1 Samuel 16)

“God selected” (1 Samuel 16)

 

Published 4 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Mourning too long over past failures instead of moving forward (1 Sam 16:1).
  2. 2️⃣ Judging people by appearance rather than by heart (1 Sam 16:7).
  3. 3️⃣ Assuming God’s plan ends when ours does (1 Sam 16:1).
  4. 4️⃣ Underestimating whom God can use (1 Sam 16:11-12).
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring the quiet work of the Holy Spirit (1 Sam 16:13-14).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to discern when God is doing a new thing (Isa 43:19).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to trust God’s unseen preparation in Bethlehem (1 Sam 16:1-2).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to believe that small beginnings can hold great purpose (Zech 4:10).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to recognize the Spirit’s departure as tragedy, not transition (1 Sam 16:14).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to see that obedience keeps anointing active (Jn 14:23).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Disobedience that drives away the Spirit (1 Sam 16:14).
  2. 2️⃣ Pride that resists God’s new direction (1 Sam 15:23).
  3. 3️⃣ Envy of another’s anointing (1 Sam 18:8-9).
  4. 4️⃣ Neglecting worship while managing appearances (1 Sam 15:30).
  5. 5️⃣ Hardness of heart that quenches the Spirit (Eph 4:30).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ God never abandons His redemptive plan (1 Sam 16:1).
  2. 2️⃣ Samuel obeyed again, even in sorrow (1 Sam 16:4).
  3. 3️⃣ God sees the unseen heart (1 Sam 16:7).
  4. 4️⃣ The Spirit empowered David immediately (1 Sam 16:13).
  5. 5️⃣ God uses worship to bring peace (1 Sam 16:23).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ God’s call often finds us in ordinary places (1 Sam 16:11).
  2. 2️⃣ The anointing changes everything, even before position does (1 Sam 16:13).
  3. 3️⃣ A worshipful heart attracts God’s presence (1 Sam 16:23).
  4. 4️⃣ Grief can become gateway to new guidance (1 Sam 16:1).
  5. 5️⃣ Spiritual awareness guards against dark influence (Eph 6:12).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders must move with God, not nostalgia (1 Sam 16:1).
  2. 2️⃣ Vision sees potential beyond appearance (1 Sam 16:7).
  3. 3️⃣ Humility precedes anointing (1 Pet 5:6).
  4. 4️⃣ The Spirit’s presence validates leadership (1 Sam 16:13).
  5. 5️⃣ God’s leaders bring peace, not turmoil (1 Sam 16:23).