Where did David get his IDEAS?

Before David, no one talked about God the way he did with such imagery and poetic language. Where did he get it from? First, I think he got it from scriptures and then as he worshipped and prayed in the fields, I believe God gave him revelation

His early influences. What did he meditate on scripturally? What captured his imagination and stirred his desires for God?

• The life of Moses. Especially Moses’ relationship with God. I believe David wanted a face to face relationship with God like Moses had. David was especially fascinated with Ex33, where Moses is allowed to behold God’s glory. I believe this was a major spiritual goal of David. He sang often of God as his Rock. I believe the primary source of this word came from his meditations of Moses being hidden in the cleft of the rock as the Lord passes by.

• I believe he meditated about the tabernacle and the arc of the covenant often, also. He truly desired to build a place for the Lord to dwell in. He knew in his heart that the Lord intended for Israel to not just wander around but to possess the promised land and dwell there. David felt that God’s intention was to build a temple for himself at the center of Israel and not just remain in a tent.

• Also the songs of Moses, I am sure David sang them often. He was a musician. It is only natural that these were probably of great significance to David. Plus, the book of Job has some amazing things to say about God and his creation, so I am sure he employed this language in his meditations, prayers, and songs of praise.