Bible Explorer for the Young (2 Samuel)Sample

Anointed by the Holy Spirit

1 John 2:20

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

Saul and his sons were killed in the battle. An Amalekite came to David and informed him about this news. David was so sad that he wept. He found out that this Amalek man was the one who took Saul’s life. Saul had instructed this man to kill him because he was badly injured. David was puzzled at the fact that this stranger dared to kill someone who was anointed by God. David highly valued the anointing of God. 

Being anointed means being filled with the Holy Spirit. So when Saul was anointed by Samuel, the Spirit of God was on him. Saul was called to carry out the work of God, with the power given by the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, he did not follow God faithfully, and the Spirit of God left him.

Let us be like David, who highly valued the anointing of God. Follow and obey God all the days of your life. You are to live as God’s child who shines and glorifies His name wherever you are. 

Prayer

Dear God, I want to be filled with Your Spirit always and live according to Your word. Let me be what You want me to be. Amen.