What if the most powerful force for God's kingdom isn't found in pulpits or spotlights, but in ordinary people who simply make themselves available to Him?

In "God's Anointed," our pastor takes us through the remarkable story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16, revealing how God's selection process differs radically from our human tendencies. While Israel wanted a king who looked impressive on the outside (like Saul), God sought someone with the right heart—even if that meant choosing the youngest son who wasn't even invited to the selection ceremony.

This message unpacks three life-changing principles that apply directly to believers today:

First, God looks beyond the surface. While people focus on outward appearances, God examines our hearts. This truth challenges us to prioritize spiritual heart health over external qualifications or appearances. As our pastor asks, "How's your heart today?" The invitation is to regularly ask the Great Physician for a spiritual heart checkup.

Second, God chooses the unexpected. Through compelling examples—from Augustine's mother Monica to D.L. Moody the shoe salesman to an unnamed country deacon who led Charles Spurgeon to Christ—we see how God consistently works through unlikely people to accomplish extraordinary things. This truth offers profound encouragement for anyone who feels inadequate or overlooked.

Finally, God anoints those with a heart for Him. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, we discover that every believer has been marked, sealed, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This anointing isn't reserved for pastors or leaders—it's for every follower of Jesus who enters spaces no one else can access.

Whether you're a parent, military personnel, student, or professional feeling ordinary and unremarkable, this message will remind you that you have "royal blood running through your veins." Listen now and discover how to walk confidently yet humbly as God's anointed in your everyday life!

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