Humility in Waiting
Waiting is tough, especially when you know you are meant for something bigger. Maybe you know deep down you have the skills, the calling, or the destiny for a major purpose, but you are stuck right now serving in a role that feels too small, or maybe even humiliating .
David faced this exact challenge. He knew he was God's anointed. He was destined to be king . Yet, instead of rushing out to seize the throne or start a revolution, he chose to serve King Saul humbly . He served both in the army and in the court, trusting completely in God’s timing . He didn't see his current position as beneath him; he saw it as necessary preparation .
This is such a powerful lesson in humility and patience . When you know you are destined for a greater purpose, the preparation phase is just as important as the fulfillment phase. The application here is clear: practice patience and humility . Serving faithfully in your current position, even when it feels like a demotion or a detour, is absolutely crucial preparation for the future responsibilities you are heading toward .
We often think preparation looks like a grand, specialized training program, but often, it looks like humble service, patience, and faithfulness in the small things . So, if you feel like you are waiting right now, don't waste that time. Serve where you are, stay humble, and trust that God's timing is perfect. Your faithful service today is the bedrock for the kingdom you will lead tomorrow .
The insight you just read is pulled directly from a collection of devotions based on my newest historical fiction novel, Hope Reset. The book traces David's tumultuous life as a fugitive, hunted by a paranoid king and making constant choices between vengeance and mercy. The story, which features an unexpected character—Merlin—reveals how David's early struggles weren't wasted time, but the essential preparation for the king he was meant to become. Find the full story in Hope Reset.
