More than Writers

 I was once asked to identify my favourite Bible hero.  It didn’t take long.  David, of course: that ferocious, lion-slaying, giant-killing warrior King who also performed sensitive, soul calming music and wrote  timeless poetry and prose.   We have a new prime minister, about whom opinions will be strong and legion.  No doubt the selection process has prompted us to give serious thought to the kind of abilities we require in a national leader – although musicianship and writing ability are unlikely to have made the list! When Samuel was instructed by God to select a new King for Israel, he was probably looking for someone experienced, upright, with good pedigree, stable family life, superb physique, clear vision, intelligence and charisma.  Many of those characteristics had been present in Saul. But David was no Saul look alike.  Not even present in the first line up of his older brothers because not yet a man, God demonstrated ...