Thirdly, it says: he's a mighty man of war! He had never held a spear, or a sword yet, but he had a reputation, because he had a fighting spirit in him. How could it be, that a boy whose own family thought so low of him, that they didn't even invite him to the feast - yet other people know about what's going on? You see, he'd established a reputation. People got to know about him. When you've got something going on, and God in your life, people get to know about it.
He developed a musical skill; and he developed courage, a fighting spirit. Then it also says “prudent in speech”. They noticed how he spoke. He spoke wisely, didn't mouth off, or run people down, criticize people, or bad-mouth people. He didn't complain. He wasn't a negative person. When he spoke, there was something different about this person - he's got good, living words. When David spoke, there was life in the words.
Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue!”
You could do all of these things! You can develop these qualities! The next quality it said about him was, he was a ‘handsome’ man. He presented himself well! I've noticed an interesting thing... Some people are born with good looks, and some are not; but what I notice about people is, the ones who carry a life within them, of God, and they're pure inside, always look stunning. There is something about a girl who loves the Lord, and has kept herself, that makes her beautiful, and extremely attractive; especially if she's got the other qualities as well - has developed some skill, and some courage, can stand up for herself, and be assertive, and actually has kept herself well. She is really some woman!
Inner beauty shows on the outside of people! People think the Lord looks on the heart, and yes, He does; but people look at the outside, and they judge you by how you present yourself, so you do need to present yourself well. David presented himself well. When he was with people, he not only spoke well; there was also a good impression created by the way he presented himself. How you dress says a statement about you. If you wear low-cut stuff, it makes a statement. I've seen some girls, with some t-shirts, and I've stopped in an altar call, and said: look what the t-shirt says! Is that the message you want people to know about you? I said: you're better than that. Who got you to put that t-shirt on? That's not you, you're better than that.
When you've got statements on you encourage immorality, that's not a good thing; and it indicates how the person sees themselves. David was loved by God, and he presented himself well, because he was secure inside. You don't have to have the latest things, but you can present yourself sharply. If you're going to the palace of a king, you need to be able to present yourself well. Often what happens is, people look at Christians, and they look so drab and dull in how they present themselves… oh my goodness, whoa, keep away from me! We need to enhance everything God has given to us. It's a part of who we are; your face gives your identity to the world, so make it look good! Smile more!
Lastly, it says: “the Lord is with him” - it was known, that God was with him! How did they know that God was with him? Because somehow, things seemed to go well for this guy. Did you hear the story - there was this lion. and he nailed the lion! Man, how do you nail a lion, face-to-face, and grab a hold of his beard? It's dribbling and drooling, it's mouth is open, ready to devour you - and you just kill it! He had an anointing on his life for that particular work, and he proved it. He learned how to work with the Holy Ghost, as a young man.