Master Your Field!

Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.”

“Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”

So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes.

And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.”

So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

1 Samuel 16:11-13

David was amongst the least of them who wouldn't have been considered as a candidate to be anointed, yet God had other plans. Just like many of us, we do not appear to be what it is desired for the position, however we have to remember that God has the final say. While we are waiting on our time we have to continue to work just as David did until the time comes for us to be elevated. I heard a minister once term David's continual work ethic as "Mastering his field." because to master something is to build skills, build proficiency, build character, and exhibit continue growth. While the others were inside David was out in the fields working, and just like David we have to Master our fields so that we can be well prepared and justified of why we are chosen. This message can apply to so many areas in our lives, whether it's in our business, our marriage, our ministry, or our education, just to name a few. Do not worry yourself with trying to be elevated it will come in God's time. In the meantime Master Your  Field!