Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David. 2 Samuel 2:10 – King Saul is dead, and we read from this chapter that David is crowned king over one of the tribes of Israel, Judah. Now In the Lord’s eyes, David is the rightful king of all of Israel for David was anointed king almost 20 years priors to this. Yet in those many years David was almost assassinated multiple times, chased out of his kingdom, and hunted down by Saul’s armies like a wild animal. While his rightful place was on the throne of Israel, and his time should be now because of Saul’s death, someone else is made king of Israel. Ish-bosheth, apparently a son of Saul, that isn’t spoken of in scripture prior to this, is anointed king and reigns for two whole years. After everything David went through the moment came for him to step into the call God had placed on his life…then…Ish-bosheth. Another season of waiting and difficulty began before he would be finally led into the place he knew God was calling him to. We too may find ourselves overly ready to step into that calling God has for us, and we may even see that door begin to open for us. Yet, like with David, something may arise and that door shuts again. How we handle ourselves in those moments is important. Will we remain faithful like David or will we lose it in frustration? Absolutely it will be discouraging and frustrating, but if the door was shut by the Lord, then while we may have thought it was time for that step, God knew it wasn’t time yet. Remain patient and trust the Lord that the door will be open for you when its time. If He’s called you to it, He’ll bring you into it. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3021
Question To Ponder: What might we say to someone who feels like they are in an endless waiting period for the Lord to move in their life?
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