Then one of the young men said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a mighty man of valor, a warrior, one prudent in speech, and a handsome man; and the LORD is with him."
This verse describes King David as many people know him; powerful, wise, skillful, and a servant of the Lord. However, this description is given of him before he is ever recognized as anything other then the 7th son of Jesse who shepherds the sheep. He had not yet killed Goliath, he had not yet led the armies of the Lord into battle, he had not yet become known as the sweet psalmist of Israel. Despite this, he already had cultivated a life fit for those achievements. Most people who are used by God in a mighty way are developed long before they are used. David had the choice to be lazy, or work. He had the choice to waste his free time, or use it to worship the Lord. He had the choice to run when he was scared, or stand and fight. Because he consistently chose, day by day, to be brave, strong, hard-working, and close to the Lord, his life produced a lot of powerful fruit in this area. What are you cultivating in your life today? If you want to see powerful fruit, then seek the Lord, be diligent, and wait for His perfect timing.
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