Missed Episode 3 of The River Worship’s Season 13?

Pastor Ryan preached “Peace in His Pace,” reminding us that God doesn’t just care about where we’re going, but how we get there. David was anointed king, but before the crown came the field, the delivery run, and a lot of waiting. Yet none of it was wasted. The pasture wasn’t a detour—it was preparation. God often uses the mundane to shape us for the miraculous, and when we move at His pace instead of our own, we find peace, purpose, and power right where we are.

Scripture Focus:

In Psalm 27, David reminds his soul to wait with courage. But long before the palace, God’s plan unfolded through a simple invitation—to Jesse’s house, where David was anointed in 1 Samuel 16:3. The promise was real, but the process was long. These two verses frame the tension we often live in: we’re called, but not yet crowned; anointed, but still tending sheep. The peace isn’t found in the pace we want—but in the pace God sets.

• Psalm 27:14: “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

• 1 Samuel 16:3: “Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”

Key Points:

1. Anointing doesn’t skip the waiting: David was anointed to be king—but before the throne came the sheep, the Uber Eats delivery, and a whole lot of obedience. You may be anointed, but the pasture still has purpose.

1. The wait prepares you for the weight: David didn’t kill Goliath with a sword. He used a sling—something he mastered during his waiting season. What you learn while waiting will equip you for what’s ahead.

1. There is peace in His pace, chaos in ours: God’s pace comes with His presence, provision, and power. But when we mute His pace and follow our own tempo, things quickly fall out of sync. Let Him set the rhythm.

Live It Out:

If you’re in a season of waiting, wondering, or wandering, you’re not alone. The question is: can you keep saying “yes” to God even when the assignment doesn’t match the anointing? Here are a few ways to walk this out intentionally this week:

• Obey before you understand: Even if it feels small, stay faithful in the field you’re in. God sees it, and He’s using it.

• Let go of your timeline: God’s speed is better than your speed. Trust His process—it always leads to peace.

• Keep the click in your ear: Like a band follows the click track, we must follow God’s pace. Don’t mute Him.