The Mandate of David
Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.”
Our Creator knows His human creatures intimately, and He is able to discern our thoughts and purposes before we ourselves are aware of them. He always looks beyond appearance and stature to the heart. David was a man after God’s own heart. He was God’s selected man for the job of King over his people.
David was anointed with olive oil. This religious ritual consecrated him to the kingship, although he did not take the role of king for many years. The heart He saw in David is the one He wants to see in all of us. It has purposefulness, intelligence, and willingness to obey. If our heart is centered on God, He can use us to extend His kingdom.
David acquired confidence in the Lord in two ways: (1) by cultivating a personal history of God’s saving acts in his life (see 17:32–37) and (2) by developing a growing trust in God’s person and power. He may have failed in some ways, but he fulfilled his mandate as king.
When we fulfill the mandate, we are called to, we find a satisfaction in this life that only God can give.
From the October 2026 issue, themed THE MANDATE & MISSION OF A THRIVER.
