1 Samuel 16:18 One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him.”
This servant, who is nameless can be considered and unseen hero. Sadly, his name is never given in scripture. What he did, however, would impact the history of the nation of Israel profoundly because it had an impact on the life of Israel’s greatest king, David.
David, as we well know, remains a legendary personality in the history of Israel, whose life and story has inspired millions. He was known as a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22) and was the benchmark around whom worship styles were built in the Old Testament. Even today, David remains the benchmark for the ministry of worship.
However, prior to his unprecedented success as king, warrior, and worship maestro, David’s dreams of greatness would have been a distant dream. He would only have had the promise of future kingship – a promise received when he was anointed by the Prophet Samuel, to hold on to (1 Samuel 16:13). He was by all accounts just another unknown young man in Israel at that time.
So, the question is, how did David enter King Saul’s palace and get used to royal life? How did he train as a warrior and become an armor bearer for Saul (1 Samuel 16:21)? How did he end up being a back-up musician in Saul’s royal band (1 Samuel 16:23)? Who spoke up for him and gave him the break he needed?
The answer to those questions is very significant. David found his way into the royal court because an unnamed servant spoke up and recommended David’s brilliant playing of the harp to Saul. He also spoke about David’s valor, oratory skills, and faith (1 Samuel 16:18).
Yes, that is how David’s palace journey began. It was through an unknown person who is a little-known hero in the Bible. What this unknown person did, however, would impact Israel’s future beyond what he ever thought possible.
We should honor and encourage all the unknown men and women who serve God faithfully, whose names may never be widely known. That includes pastors, Sunday school and other teachers, youth leaders, counselors, choir singers, writers, mothers, fathers, mentors… and the list goes on!!
It’s people like you reading this blog post today!
Be assured that even though your name may never be known publicly, God and His Kingdom are greatly blessed by what you faithfully and lovingly do. So, keep on doing what you do so well, because your ministry may well impact another Paul, Jeremiah, or David.
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