How old was David when he killed Goliath? And when he became king? Do you remember what happened in between? David spent the in-between years running from Saul, the king who wanted to kill him.
First, David is anointed the future king by Samuel. Then he kills Goliath and does many other great feats. Everyone loves him, but he spends a dozen years on the run from Saul. Why? Why did God make him wait?
God was growing David, maturing him and preparing him for the challenges he would face as king of Israel.
After Saul’s death, one of his sons became king briefly. But eventually, “the elders of Israel came to the king [David] at Hebron… and they anointed David king over Israel. David was 30 years old when he began his reign; he reigned 40 years” 2 Samuel 5:3-4.
Does 30 years old seem old to you? Does it seem like a long time to wait to “arrive” at God’s destination for you?
Jesus was also 30 when He began his ministry. Why? Because God was preparing Him too. That’s right—even Jesus had to grow and prepare for the plan God had for Him.
So be patient. God has a great plan for your life. Submit to Him. Ask Him to lead you—and then follow Him.
Trust Him when you have to wait and wait and wait.
God knows what He is doing. And waiting is part of His plan too. You can be right in the CENTER of God’s will, right in the PALM of His hand, and still be waiting for years.
But then one day, they will anoint you king over a kingdom bigger than what you ever expected. One day, God’s plan will come to pass. Be patient.
“Wait on the Lord. Trust also in Him and He will do it.” Psalm 37:5.
Pray. Ask God to give you the patience and wisdom to wait on Him and to trust His plans.
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