12/07/2026 - Jacinta Lewis

The Life Of David

• Israel wanted a king → Saul anointed, but later rejected (1 Sam 16:1).
• God sends Samuel to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king.
• David, the youngest, tending sheep, is seen, called, and anointed by God.

• You have purpose. God created you with intention.
• You may feel forgotten or uninvited, but God sees you.
• Even if you don’t know your calling yet, serve faithfully where you are.
• David’s preparation began in ordinary tasks (shepherding).

• Do you believe God has a purpose for your life?
• Are you living like it’s true, even if you don’t fully know it yet?

“The gifts God gives come in raw form, needing to be developed.” (Gary Millar)

• After anointing, David waited ~15 years before becoming king.
• He served Saul (playing lyre) and his father (shepherding)
• When Goliath mocked Israel, David saw a God-sized opportunity, not a giant-sized problem.

• Serving the very man whose role he’d inherit.
• Returning to his father’s sheep despite his anointing.
• Trusting God’s past faithfulness (lion, bear → Goliath).
• Refusing Saul’s armour; using what God had prepared in him.

• What are the “sheep” in your life right now?
• Are you seeing your current tasks as preparation for what’s next?
• Do you trust that God is preparing you, even if it doesn’t look “normal”?

• Saul: Anointed but unfaithful, threatened by David, focused on his own kingdom.
• David: Anointed and faithful, honoured Saul, trusted God’s timing, focused on God’s kingdom.

• Calling is not for building our own kingdom but God’s.
• Don’t see others’ success as a threat; rejoice when others flourish for the Lord.
• Even when wronged, David refused to take vengeance (1 Sam 24, 26).
• Stay faithful in your assignment, even when it’s hard.

• Jonathan protected and encouraged David (1 Sam 19:1–3).
• Calling is not lived alone.
• Older generation: mentor, lead, encourage.
• All generations: serve in community.

Our purpose is for others. The “painting” reflects Christ’s beauty to the world.

1. Purposed to Paint – You know God has called you, but don’t know what yet.
2. → Serve faithfully. Be willing to learn.
3. Preparing to Paint – You know your calling, but not yet in it.
4. → See everything as preparation. Stay faithful to the current assignment.
5. Painting Faithfully – You’re already in your calling.
6. → Mentor others. Build God’s kingdom. Stay humble.
7. David wasn’t perfect, but his faithfulness to God remained despite failures.

• Is there pride or entitlement I need to repent of?
• What personal agenda needs to be laid down for God’s agenda?
• What could I do differently right now to honour God’s call?
• Who can I partner with in this calling?
• If I’m in my calling, who can I mentor and encourage?

God isn’t afraid of our mess; He uses it for His glory.

As we take communion, ask:

• Where am I in the painting process?
• How can I stay faithful this season?
• Do I need to recommit to God’s purpose?

1 Corinthians 10:16

“Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?”