2 Samuel 2:4
2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of Judah.
PRAYER DIRECTION
David was anointed to be king by the prophet Samuel when he was a ruddy teenage boy. But it did not mean he immediately ascended the throne. In fact, he went right back out to tend to and protect stinky, dirty sheep in a field. All the while, he was being trained to shepherd a nation. He would see giants fall and then serve under the insecure and controlling King Saul. David faithfully served while learning what kind of king not to be. He refused to shortcut God’s process. He grew in wisdom, and remained strong and humble, gaining the trust of the people. At the point of King Saul’s death, David was finally appointed to the kingship he had been anointed for many years earlier.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your kindness to us. Thank You that in Your wisdom, You do not prematurely release us into certain seasons. There is value in the “will be, but not yet.” You tell us of things to come, and as we submit to You and lock eyes with You, You are shaping us more into Your image and developing our character to steward new seasons with honor. Help me as I submit to Your timing and Your will. I trust You. I hand my future to You, and I love You. Help me guard my heart in the here and now as I await the promise to come.


