Serving Behind The Scenes

Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed [David] in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David.

1 Samuel 16:13

When David was anointed by God to be king of Israel, he was merely a boy tending his family’s sheep. He was serving in obscurity—separate from his older brothers and where all the action seemed to be. Still, God knew David was the one and He used David mightily in Israel’s history.

Maybe you are serving the Lord in total obscurity and anonymity. Maybe you’re given jobs no one else wants. If so, welcome them. Like David, there could be something great that God is maturing you to do. If you feel disregarded by your family, your boss, or your coworkers, then you are in David’s good company. David was disregarded and dismissed—until it was time for God’s plan for David to unfold.

Have confidence in God’s plan for you—regardless of what today looks like. Remember that you are not unseen by God. He knows your name, your faithful service, and your heart. God knows your giftedness, your potential, and your faithfulness to Him when no one else does. Know that the God who assigned you to your current place will find you when it is time for your promotion.

Lord, reading these words makes me excited about the role You have for me in Your kingdom. I believe that You are using today to prepare me for tomorrow.