David

The testimony of the life of David:

Man looks on the outward appearance, God looks on the heart.
God wants leaders who know how to be shepherds.
There are consequences for sin--no matter who you are. Even the man with a heart like God's heart, if he lets down his guard, can be ensnared by devastating sins.
Honor the king--even the Sauls.
A heart like God's heart is a singing heart. "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be on my lips."
See His majesty and His glory in the beauty of His creation. Be in awe.
Those who trust in God and are committed to His glory need never fear the giants.
A broken heart and a contrite spirit God will never despise.
Consequences for sin do not frustrate God's grace. Their second son was named Solomon.
"Against You and You only have I sinned."
All great leaders have spent time in the wilderness.
He is my Rock, my Strong Tower, my Refuge, my Light, my Salvation, my Portion, my Shepherd. "I shall not want."
"As the deer pants for the waters, so my heart pants for Thee." Those who "hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled."
His goodness and mercy follow me. He is my Shepherd. He leads me. I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Past, present, future--even the eternal future; I am in His care--my life immersed in His love.
A heart like God's heart: humbled by His choice, devoted to His glory, reliant on His strength, patient in the midst of His training, fearless in the face of the enemy, enraptured by His Word, broken over one's sin, confident in His forgiveness, steadfast to the end.