2 Samuel 1-4: As we have studied David’s life over the last few weeks something has stood out to me. Today’s passage made it even more evident, David was patient in waiting on God to make him king.

Most of us would have pressed in and wanted things to move quickly if we were to be appointed by God for a leadership role, and yet, David did not lift his hand against the life of Saul. He did not go immediately when Saul died to “claim” all of Saul’s kingdom. His love for Jonathan and even Saul caused him to grieve and even then he asked God about the timing to become King. When Saul’s son took the throne of Israel, though David was willing, he did not demand to be seated as Israel’s king choosing to keep the roll of King of Judah.

So what makes a man like that so patient? I have pondered that. Please feel free to comment below why you think he was so patient. Here are a couple of possibilities that crossed my mind.
He might have known the demands of kingship having watched Saul from behind the curtain of his home and knew it was not something he really wanted.
He might have enjoyed the freedom of not having to make all of the decisions and be able to roam where and when he wanted.
He might have just had the Father’s heart and knew that in God’s timing it would all just come to pass.

Whatever the reason, his patience in waiting on God’ timing should be a great reminder to us that we don’t have to push things uphill so hard if it is God’s plan. He will bring it about in His timing. Until then, do what you are to do. Be all in where you are in the journey and know that tomorrow will have enough struggles of its own.