When God calls you to a new beginning, it doesn’t always happen right away. Abraham waited 25 years for the birth of Isaac. Joseph waited over 20 years to become a leader and see his brothers after being sold into slavery. Moses waited 40 years before rescuing the children of Israel. The Israelites waited 40 years before they entered the Promised Land.

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David.

I Samuel 16:13

In the verses leading up to today’s scripture, God instructed Samuel to go the house of Jesse and anoint one of his sons as the new king of Israel. David, Jesse’s youngest son, was a shepherd boy, yet he was the one God chose. Samuel anointed Him, but David did not immediately become king. He had to wait patiently for 13 more years before he was given his new beginning.

Do you feel God’s anointing for a new purpose – but think it’s not happening fast enough? Know God’s timing is perfect. As you pray today, ask for the Holy Spirit to come powerfully on you, and other Christian Americans, as you wait for a renewed direction and new start.

Recommended Reading: James 5:7-12