Chosen but Not Yet Crowned: Trusting God’s Timing for Your Calling.
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Have you ever wondered, “If God’s called me, why am I still waiting?” Like many of you, I’ve wrestled with expectations—praying for breakthrough, doors to open, and dreams to come alive, only to face seasons of silence and waiting. But in Scripture, we see a powerful pattern: God often anoints before He crowns. The life of David offers timeless encouragement for any believer navigating a waiting season.
The Moment of Anointing
In 1 Samuel 16, God instructs Samuel to anoint one of Jesse’s sons. Though David was overlooked by his family, the Spirit of the Lord came on him immediately.
“Then 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 powerfully upon David.”
—1 Samuel 16:12–13 (NIV)
But notice: David wasn’t crowned king that day. Instead, he went back to tending sheep.
The Hidden Seasons
God didn’t rush David’s journey. He stayed in the field, guarding sheep, writing Psalms, and growing in character.
Psalm 78:70–72 reflects this:
“He chose David…He shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”
Sometimes, the greatest promotions happen in the pasture, unseen but essential.
Lessons from the Wait
Developing character: Waiting refines integrity, humility, and patience.
Cultivating intimacy: Solitude and dependency on God deepen our faith.
Learning trust: We learn not merely to hear God’s voice, but to rest in it.
David’s heart in Psalm 27:14 encourages us:
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Navigating Your Waiting Season
Check your expectations: Are they tied to God’s timing or your comfort?
Build spiritual rhythms: Prayer, Bible, worship, community.
Align with your calling: Serve now—vocationally, relationally, ministerially.
Lean on Scripture: Let God’s promises anchor your hope.
When Crowning Comes
God’s timing is perfect. For David, the crown came after obedience and growth. For us, the promise remains:
“He gives grace to the humble… but casts down the proud.”
—James 4:6 (NIV)
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If you’re chosen—anointed—you will be crowned. But not always in your timing. God writes beautiful stories in the waiting. Elijah prepared, David practiced, and Jesus walked in obedience long before public ministry. Trust Him in your pasture, and watch for your palace.
