Scriptural Focus: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 King Saul was as king because he the word of the Lord God sees the of David, as one whom he can use to lead his people Job description: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 CHOSEN: The anointing of a person with oil marked them as God’s choice for a special task in his Kingdom. It demonstrated that God was up to something , that God is at in our world, and that ultimately, God would use this person as an instrument of His in the world Jesus is God’s “Anointed One” = “ ” or “ ” to bring salvation to the world. The Apostle Paul was chosen by God: In order for “Saul” (=”desired” or “great”) to become God’s chosen missionary to the Gentiles, he had to become Paul (= “ ” or “ "). (Acts 13:9) I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20 For to me, to live is Christ… Philippians 1:21 You are Chosen! We too have been by God through Jesus Christ for a special purpose (1 Peter 2:9) Consecration: We prepare ourselves to respond to God’s call by continually giving our lives to the heart-changing work of God’s Holy Spirit HAVE YOU FELT CHOSEN OR CALLED BY GOD FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE? IF SO, DESCRIBE. IF NOT, WHAT DO THE WORDS OF 1 PETER 2:9 MEAN FOR YOU? REFLECT UPON PSALM 51. WHAT DO THESE WORDS OF DAVID MEAN TO YOU TODAY? CAN YOU WRITE YOUR OWN PRAYER OF CONSECRATION OR RENEWAL TO GOD? REFLECT UPON AND RECEIVE FULLY AGAIN WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. CONSIDER WHAT YOU NEED THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO DO IN OUR HEART AND LIFE TO BELONG FULLY TO GOD.