David: The Early Years - Anointed but not yet Appointed - A Study of the Boy Who Would be King

Growing up is not always an easy thing to do, especially if we do not have godly influences surrounding us. It is all too easy to succumb to the world around us and to be conformed in its image.

David represents an adolescent king, even though he was 30 when he took the throne and reigned for 40 years. He never wanted to grow up. He never let God perfect and mature his character as a man and he never accepted responsibility for his actions or the actions of those under his leadership. The Word of God declares that "many are called, but few are chosen." How many times do we see those who have been "called but not yet installed" in to ministry office? How long will we wait knowing that we have been "anointed but not yet appointed"? In those times of waiting, while the Lord is at work behind the scenes preparing us for what He has destined us to be and to do, it can be hard to be patient and remain faithful because we do not see what the Lord is doing and we do not understand His ways. The walk of faith is an arduous one and testing severely the limits of our endurance and resolve. It is rarely easy nor is it often comfortable. But trusting in the One who is the Author and Finisher of our faith bring comfort and peace that passes all understanding. This is David's Early Years ... Anointed but not Appointed.