A Devotional Moment

He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. ~ Psalm 78: 70-72

Whom God chooses to anoint to for a special purpose is often a mystery and contradiction to humans. David, a simple shepherd, was chosen to be king and to lead his people through some trying times. He was chased by enemies and went through a harrowing ordeal to reclaim the throne which God had granted him. Through it all, he maintained a relationship with the Lord, crying out in times of fear, war, death, destruction, and even in times of joy and peace. No matter how David’s life evolved, he spoke to God and wrote songs of praise to celebrate that holy relationship.

In The David Years, the protagonist is chosen at a young age to a position of leadership. She is given counsel to be like David, to learn all she can before her purpose is claimed. Through trial and error, and a hesitant, but trusting leap of faith, she learns that we all have “David years” in our path and God will sustain us through it all.

Have you ever felt as if things aren’t going as they ought, even though you know in your heart that you are on the path God chose for you? It can be difficult to stay on point and keep going—persevering—when everything in the natural seems to be against you. But, this is actually par for the course for Christians who are traveling the right road. Look at the hardships Moses faced, the hardships of Joseph, of David, of Mary and Joseph…of Jesus, Himself. You are not alone. No matter what it looks or feels like, if you are sure of God’s will for your life, stay the course. The tribulation will make you stronger.

LORD, HELP ME TO REACH GOALS WITH THE PURPOSE YOU HAVE GIVEN ME. STRENGTHEN MY LOVE FOR YOU SO THAT I MAY LEAN ON YOU IN TIMES OF TROUBLE AND IN PEACE. IN JESUS’ NAME I PRAY, AMEN.