Yesterday, I said that I didn't rejoice in tests & struggles but I know they produce good things for me. Tonight's qualification ranks right up there. It's patience. 1 Samuel 24 gives the perfect example. Saul had been trying to kill David for a long time. David had been anointed the future king & Saul wanted to get rid of him. One day, Saul unknowingly fell into David's hands & David's warriors encouraged him to take his opportunity. David however waited for Gods timing & not his own. That's a hard thing to do sometimes. This was his chance but he knew it was not Gods perfect timing.
I was licensed to preach almost two years ago & I'm still waiting for Gods direction. It can be tempting to try to run out on your own, rationalizing why it's Gods will for you, but it's important to make sure you're always following Christ. He knows the best plan for you & He knows the perfect time for you to do it. David realized it & he was rewarded. In the same token, when David went out on his own he was met with disastrous results. There is a lesson to be learned there. Gods timing is always perfect. He knows just when you need something & He knows just when it's time for you to go & stay. Like we talked yesterday, it all comes down to trusting Him that He has the best plan for you at just the right time.
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