David

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David.

God's idea of a perfect man.
"I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who shall do all My will." Acts 13:22.

Why did David do His will?

"I beheld the Lord." Acts 2:25.

When did he see the Lord?

"Always." Acts 2:25.

How did he behold the Lord?

"By faith . . . as seeing Him who is invisible." Heb. 11:27.

How could he see "Him who is invisible"?

"I believed, therefore have I spoken." Ps. 116:10.

Did he know the Lord to be with him?

"He is on my right hand, that I should not be moved." Acts 2:25.

What were the results of his always seeing the Lord?

"Therefore did my heart rejoice." "My tongue was glad." "My flesh shall rest in hope." Acts 2:26. "We all, with open face beholding . . . the glory of the Lord, are changed . . . from glory to glory." 2 Cor. 3:18.

What could men see in David?

"A cunning player on a harp." 1 Sam. 16:16. "He was ruddy and withal of a beautiful countenance." A man full of confidence in the Lord. 1 Sam. 17:37. A man that behaved himself wisely. 1 Sam. 18:30. A man "prudent in speech." "And the Lord is with him." 1 Sam. 16:18.

How did David feel?

"Who am I," "and what is my house?" 2 Sam. 7:18.

What could God see in David?

Humility of heart—"the Lord looketh on the heart." 1 Sam. 16:7. "I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who shall do all My will." Acts 13:22.
J. M. COLE.