The thought of being made King of Israel had never crossed David’s mind - that would have been one of his wildest dreams. Actually he had three counts against him to disqualify him: he was the youngest in the lineup of 8 brothers; he was in the woods tending sheep and worst of all he was an illegitimate child. “... in sin did my mother conceive me.” (Psalm 51:5)
Yet God sent Prophet Samuel to go to Jesse of Bethlehem and anoint one of his sons as king.
The parade of David’s 7 brothers turned fruitless and God ordered the Prophet to ask Jesse whether these were all his offspring. “There is still the youngest, but he is tending the sheep.” (1 Samuel 16:11b) Wasn’t that remark out of place!
David was sent for and Prophet Samuel did not sit until he arrived looking “... ruddy with a fine appearance and handsome features.” (v12) Then God told Prophet Samuel: “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.” (v12c)
David was anointed in the presence of his brothers and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came upon him in power.” (v13) confirming God’s choice in spite of what others thought or were saying about this youngster.
“You water nor go run pass you.” Krio proverb.
God qualifies the unqualified.
