What is God calling you to?
Take some time and read 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
Samuel thought Eliab was to be anointed king upon entering Jesse’s house. He was wrong. God had someone different in mind. It wasn’t until Samuel looked at seven of Jesse’s sons that David was brought forth. A shepherd boy.
“Then the Lord said, ‘Rise and anoint him; he is the one.’” (v. 12)
By all accounts, David was not worthy to be king… but God saw something different. Fast forward some time. Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jesse’s three oldest sons were in the army, serving their country in battle. As time progressed, a giant named Goliath called out for a champion to fight, and no one would rise to the occasion, that is until David came along.
Read the interaction between David and Eliab before Goliath is taken down.
Eliab couldn’t stand up to the giant, and even got upset at his younger brother for considering it. But as it turns out, David becomes the giant-killer and eventually becomes one of the best kings of Israel. God knew this would happen all the back when he anointed David to be the next king. God saw what man couldn’t.
Two lessons can be learned from this.
- Don’t let insecurities drive you to inaction.
- Your calling is greater than your qualification.
So let me ask you again. What is God calling you to?
Go do it.





