Welcome to the first episode of our new QuickWord series on David, a man after God’s own heart. Today’s devotional from 1 Samuel 16:13 reminds us that David was anointed long before he was appointed. Overlooked by his own father and brothers, David was chosen by God in private before anyone else recognized it. He carried the oil but returned to the fields, learning faithfulness in the waiting.

This message is for anyone caught between anointing and appointing—knowing God’s hand is on your life but still waiting for the doors to open. Don’t despise being unseen. If God has anointed you, no one can deny you. Stay faithful, stay patient, and trust Him in the holding pattern.