Have you ever felt like God was silent, or that your waiting season had no purpose? In this message, Pastor Steven Staton reminds us that God’s silence never means His absence. Through the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16, we discover that God is always working — even in the waiting.

Before David ever held a crown, he learned faithfulness in the pasture. While others overlooked him, God was shaping his heart to lead His people. In the same way, God uses our seasons of obscurity, monotony, and preparation to form in us the character needed for what’s next.

This message will challenge and encourage you to stay faithful where you are, to trust God’s timing, and to worship while you wait. The pasture may feel hidden, but it’s where God does His best work.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Samuel 16:1–13
• Psalm 13
• Romans 5:3–4

Main Takeaway:

Don’t mistake God’s silence for His absence — He is working in your waiting.

Watch, reflect, and share:

• God chooses the unlikely to accomplish His purposes.
• Character is greater than charisma.
• Faithfulness in small things prepares you for greater things.

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