WHY WAS DAVID SUCCESSFUL? Part 5

WHY WAS DAVID SUCCESSFUL? Part 5  

          There are some things about David's coming into the presence of king Saul that are worth noting.  It appears that he was not used first as a musician but rather an armor bearer.  Also, it is recorded the David loved the king greatly (vs. 21).  This accomplished musician loved the man he was sent to minister unto and was willing to carry the king's heavy armor.  Later, because of his patience and love, the man behind the harp was able to minister musically to the troubled king.

          Why was David chosen to help the physically, emotionally, and spiritually troubled king?  Why wasn't the prophet (preacher) Samuel called upon for this ministry?  The answer is that God has a special ministry for musicians--a ministry that cannot be performed by any other Christian worker.  We should remember sometimes God chooses to use musicians rather than preachers and that in a true sense Christian musicians are ministers!  Saul's advisors recognized that the kings need required an anointed musician instead of the prophet Samuel.