So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered, “but he is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.” 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah. 1 Samuel 16:11-13
The anointing of God does not guarantee a trouble-free life, but it is the power that pulls us through the trouble.
When the prophet, Samuel, anointed David as Israel’s next king, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward. Samuel departed for home, and David returned to his father’s flocks.
Later, when an evil spirit troubled King Saul, he sent for David to play the music that soothed him. Finally, he was in the palace where he belonged! But when his father called for help, David left for home.
When Israel warred against the Philistines, David went to check on his brothers. There, the anointing rose up to defeat the arrogant Goliath with one stone. David’s fame grew, and so did Saul’s jealousy. Threatened with his murderous rage, David was forced to flee.
For years, David ran from Saul – hiding, pondering Samuel’s words, questioning his anointing. But at the appointed time, God fulfilled His promise and exalted David to king.
You are anointed for God’s purposes. Seeming setbacks do not diminish His calling for your life. In the waiting, He will strengthen and prepare you for promotion. His plan may be years in the making, but your perseverance will be rewarded
LET’S PRAY.
May the Spirit of the sovereign Lord anoint you for His purposes. May you not grow weary in the waiting, for you will reap the reward. Today, the Almighty God that changes day to night, and night to day will change your bad situation to a better and comfortable one in the name of Jesus. He will give you a reason to sing, and will make the people to rejoice with you by restoring all your past losses and stolen blessings in the name of Jesus. He will let His Covenant of peace and comfort operate in your life and He will make you overcome every opposition against your plans and vision for life in the name of Jesus. From now on, you will begin to enjoy the grace and mercy of the Lord forever in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.