David, the story of a young Sheppard boy who
literally went from rags to riches- in 21st century terminology, reached success through a process that was not immediate or easily attainable. David was anointed king FAR before his coronation having to endure many adverse stages. You see David started out cleaning behind and tending to sheep-- Ignorant animals that needed care whether they were deserving or not. Not only
that, David had to fight off bears and lions who tried to attack the sheep, who
even if they tried were never capable of providing him any help, support, comfort,
or love. He had a job to do and he did it with all his might. After years of
hard work, David was then promoted with a part time gig, using his musical
ability to provide entertainment for the king.
Although it appeared that David was going places, by being welcomed into the
king’s palace and being amongst other high class individuals, he was still a
Sheppard boy. Can you image the confidence this young man had to strap on as he
walked into the palace after cleaning sheep dung for so long in the wilderness?
Or how frightened he may have been -- feeling as if he did not belong with
people in such high places? Regardless of his limited boost in esteem, or
seemingly kick in the throat, David still worked hard in his new stage of life. This exposure did not lend him an immediate come up, David experienced a demotion, if you would, that required him to go back to tending ignorant sheep. Apparently David spent time with God while he was in the wilderness, and as he
balanced the in-between stages of his life-- That place where success was in
arms reach but it still seemed impossible to attain given the circumstances.
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The reason I
am so confident that David spent time with God in the wilderness is because his
next move displayed a huge proceed of FAITH! David puts everything on the line
to fight a giant to save his people. See David did not exercise his faith for his
own merit; he had other people in mind. He was not trying to get fame,
fortune, or recognition; he had a compassionate heart for others and was
willing to give everything He had so that God could use him to fulfill the
destiny that was established for him before his existence. Well I don’t have to
tell you how this stage ended for David, of course he conquered it and God
worked wonderfully on his behalf.
After such a great victory you would think David had arrived but this victory is only part of King David’s legacy, yes he
became a King (& even that took more years)....but I want to make sure you understand David had to go through
many stages, much hardship, blood, sweat, tears, and pain....but he made it. He
worked passionately in every season of his life, in every stage, he humbly
buried any selfish ambitions, and gave it all he had for the benefit of pleasing
Christ. Are you ready for success??
Read David's Story
1 Samuel 16 & 1 Samuel 17
Great teaching!
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