Decide to Wait Upon the Lord

In 1 Samuel 16, David was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. Yet years later, he was still not sitting on the throne. Instead, he was living as a fugitive, pursued by King Saul and forced to flee from place to place.

After escaping from Gath, David found refuge in the cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1–2).

What happened next must have surprised him.

His relatives came to encourage him. Then others began arriving–men who were distressed, in debt, and discontented. Eventually, David became commander over them.

At first glance, it may not have looked impressive. But David recognized something important:

God’s plan was still unfolding. He was still in the battle, but he was moving toward the blessing.

Psalm 27:13 captures the shift in David’s perspective:

“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!”

David began living in anticipation of God’s goodness. That anticipation produced hope.

David had fought enough battles to know that God remained faithful to His people, and he

concluded the psalm with these famous words:

“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!” – Psalm 27:14

David was anointed king around age sixteen, yet he did not ascend to the throne until age thirty.

Fourteen years passed between the promise and the fulfillment.

What sustained him during those years? Hopeful anticipation in the faithfulness of God.

Waiting on the Lord does not mean passive resignation. It means remaining steadfast in

confidence that God will accomplish His purposes in His timing.

Some battles last far longer than we expect. But David’s testimony reminds believers that God is faithful through every season.

Be strong. Let your heart take courage. The battle belongs to the Lord.

March on!

Pastor Bob

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About Pastor Bob Moya, DMin.

Dr. Bob Moya has served as the lead pastor with his wife Candace at City Chapel in Arlington, Texas for over 25 years. He recently graduated with a doctorate degree in Spiritual Renewal and Leadership in the spring of 2024. When not serving at the church, you'll find Bob enjoying a good read at Barnes & Noble, sipping a nitro cold brew or black coffee from Starbucks, or spending time with his family.