Sometimes God calls us long before He crowns us. In this message, Pastor Dustin unpacks the moment David spares Saul’s life in the cave of En Gedi (1 Samuel 24) and shows us why waiting on God’s timing is worth it.

From the battlefield where David defeated Goliath to the hidden caves where he learned restraint, David’s story reminds us that promotion without preparation can destroy us, and that God tests the heart in secret before He trusts it in public.

You’ll discover:

Why premature promotion can derail your calling

How waiting tests integrity and shapes character

How patience builds influence and defines legacy

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, delayed, or tempted to take matters into your own hands, this message will help you trust God’s timing and lead with integrity.

Key Scriptures:

1 Samuel 17 | 1 Samuel 18 | 1 Samuel 19 | 1 Samuel 21–22 | 1 Samuel 24

Questions to reflect on:

Am I letting impatience lead me, or is integrity guiding me?

How am I responding to conflict — with restraint or revenge?

Am I building trust through consistency even when unseen?

Do I care more about being seen today, or carrying influence tomorrow?