Heroes, or Witnesses of FaithSample

David

“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the middle of his brothers. Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily on David from that day forward” (Samuel 16:13).

Do you have to prove yourself a hero in order to be called by God for a task? David, the youngest in a family of sturdy brothers, was anointed by divine command because God saw in him the new king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:1). At that time, David was a shepherd boy. After his anointing, David remained as he was for some time. In the years that followed, he had to flee frequently because his life was threatened. Those years made him the man that Israel needed. Though chosen and anointed by God, David had to learn from his mistakes as well. He, too, needed God's forgiveness. David had to learn patience before he could embark on the task God had for him.

We sometimes tend to see periods of stillness or immobility, of difficulty and setbacks as lost time. You shouldn’t lose heart in such times. Waiting periods can shape you, deepen your faith in God and dependence on Him. God will complete what He has started in your life. He looks beyond what we can see. God, our strong Hero, will help us through His Spirit in the task He assigns to us.

How does the fact that God sees more and further than you help you?