1 Samuel 16:12-13 (NIV)
12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He
was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is
the one.”
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him
in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came
powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
Paul warns us: Be very careful, then, how you live.
(Ephesians 5:15) The Scripture teaches that surrendering to God is an ongoing
journey; it is not a destination. When David was anointed by Samuel, it was
just the beginning of his journey from tending sheep to leading a nation. David
walked step by step in his journey of surrender, following the path to which
God had called him. His spiritual journey was ignited by his relationship with
God, and courage was an outgrowth of that relationship. (I Samuel 17:48-49) The
fuel for the journey of surrender was provided by the ongoing guidance of the
Holy Spirit. (I Samuel 16:13) Some of the experiences David had were easier
than others. Yet David was described as having a heart after the Lord’s heart.
(I Samuel 13:14) The most difficult thing for me to do is to be patient and
wait on the Lord once I sense that He is calling me to do something.
Time and time again, the Lord reminds me that His timing is
perfect and I must wait on Him to give me the “green light.” The problem is I
forget that I am on a journey with God, and I get impatient to arrive at my
destination.
David was anointed king, but he had to endure years of
working for King Saul and years of torment at the hand of Saul before he became
king.
Has the Lord anointed you to do something? Are you certain
of His call, but every time you step out in faith, you fail or doors do not
open? The Lord is more concerned with the journey than the destination. He may
be growing trust and patience in you. He may be waiting for the perfect timing
that will enable you to fulfill the call. Place your trust in Him and wait. He
has a plan, a perfect plan.
Thought for today:
Has God called you to do something? Have you obeyed?
Karen, thank you for this posting. I believe God is calling me to trust and believe and to be patient with the process. It's about the journey. Thank you, Ann O'Gara
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you for this posting. I believe God is calling me to trust and believe and to be patient with the process. It's about the journey. Thank you, Ann O'Gara
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