Proving Seasons
Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah.
2 Samuel 2:4, NKJV
Friend, David was seventeen years old when the prophet Samuel anointed him to become the future king of Israel. It's fascinating that after being anointed, David went back to being a shepherd, and he didn't actually become king until thirteen years later.
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When God gives you a promise, there will always be a waiting period. Don’t be impatient; God rewards faithful people that keep doing the right thing. Look David was anointed, but he wasn’t appointed. He had to go through a season of proving, a season of testing. (He had to go through a phase of demonstrating His abilities, a phase of testing).
David's journey was marked by various hardships. He spent years tending to sheep, often considered a humble and unglamorous task. His own father didn't always recognize his potential, which led to feelings of being discounted. Furthermore, his brothers sometimes ridiculed him, making his path even more challenging. To make matters worse, King Saul, who was the ruler at the time, became David's adversary.
As with David, you may know you’re anointed. God has put promises in your heart, but you’re not appointed yet. You’re in the proving season. If you keep passing the tests, not getting bitter because people did you wrong, not giving up because it’s taking a long time, not slacking off because things are not improving, you’re going to come into the fullness of what God has in store. Be faithful. Be patient. It's preparing you for the remarkable blessings that await you.
Declaration
"Today, I declare that I am in my proving season. I will pass every test, holding onto my faith and not letting bitterness take root. I won't give up, even when it feels like a long journey, and I'll never slack off when things are tough. I know that by being faithful and patient, I am moving closer to the fullness of the blessings and purpose that God has in store for me."Today’s Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I'm grateful for Your constant work in my life, molding my character and getting me ready for the greater heights You have in store. I appreciate the seasons of testing that reveal Your unwavering faithfulness. I wholeheartedly believe that You bare elevating me to new levels where I can shine for Your glory. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
