This sermon emphasizes the importance of being anointed with fresh oil, drawing parallels to King David's anointing as a symbol of God's empowerment and calling. It shares a personal testimony of overcoming challenges and doubts to fulfill God's calling, highlighting the transformative power of God's call and qualification in one's life.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David playing the harp for King Saul. He highlights the stark contrast between David's submission to God and Saul's violent nature, symbolized by the harp and the spear they respectively held. The speaker emphasizes that David's true submission began when he chose to play for Saul again after the first spear was thrown at him. The sermon explores the significance of David's trust in God despite the danger he faced, and the potential consequences if David had chosen a different path.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of David's anointing as king by the men of Judah, drawing parallels to the future recognition of Jesus as King by the Jewish people before the world at large. He highlights the importance of continually acknowledging Christ as King in every new phase of life, encouraging believers to seek a fresh endowment of power from God as they face new responsibilities. Meyer urges that just as David was anointed in Hebron, we too must regularly reaffirm our commitment to Christ, especially as we transition from obscurity to prominence. The sermon calls for a personal reflection on whether we have truly anointed Jesus as our King, reminding us of His closeness and kinship with us.

F.B. Meyer reflects on the life of David in 2 Samuel, emphasizing the beauty of love and forgiveness as demonstrated by David's tribute to Saul and Jonathan. He highlights the importance of recognizing God's love, which enables us to love our enemies and forgive those who wrong us. Meyer encourages believers to continually acknowledge Christ as King in every aspect of their lives and to trust in God's providence during trials. He also warns against the dangers of complacency and the need for vigilance in our spiritual walk. Ultimately, Meyer reminds us that God's grace allows for restoration and that we should respond to His love with genuine devotion.