David: Mission Redefined

Fall 2024, Evening Services

Genealogy of Jesus

Message #9

1 Samuel 17:20-30.

Central Idea: Sometimes our mission assignment changes based upon the needs of God’s people.

Guiding Question:

What are the similarities between this text and our lives?

We need to remain faithful to our mission. [v. 20a]

David was faithful to the mission given by his father, Jesse: to check on and to provide food for his brothers in battle.

We need to have awareness that our mission can change. [v. 20b-27]

David was faithful, but mid-mission, something happened that instantly changed his direction.

Jeff Iorg: Three callings from Is the Lord Calling Me? – ministry assignment changes.

We need to know that we will be met with resistance in our calling. [vv. 28-30]

David was confronted by his brother with resistance.

David did not let the resistance distract, detract from, or discourage him from his assignment in the moment.

Reflective Question:

[1] How do you plan, this week, to live faithfully to God’s calling on your life?