God anointed David to be king over all Israel. After many years, Saul is finally dead. One would expect David to be crowned king. After all, the people knew about his exploits and how he killed Goliath. He was both called and qualified to be their king.
Judah made him king, but Abner crowned Saul's only remaining son, Ishbosheth, king of the other tribes. Kings were expected to go into battle and protect their people. Saul didn't bring him to any of their confrontations with the enemy. His name means, "A man of shame." In I Chronicles, he's called, "Esh-baal," or "A man of Baal."
David received a promise from God, but it didn't immediately change his reality. He could have easily become frustrated. Last week, we learned that frustration is self-centeredness wearing a mask of submission. He could have tried to take matters into his own hands, but he didn't.
For 7 1/2 years, David ruled Judah. He waited patiently as God prepared him to step fully into his kingship. Finally, all the tribes of Israel came to David and asked him to be their king. Instead of ruling from Hebron, David and all the tribes defeated those holding Jerusalem, which became the new capital.
Just like David, God makes promises to us. Often our reality doesn't match up with our calling. Seek God every step of the way, and don't do what seems obvious.
Frustrated people become DIRE:
D demanding - They even become demanding with God.
I impatient - I want it now.
R rude - They get nasty with others who they think are in their way.
E egotistical - It's all about what I want.
Frustration is a temporary emotion, but repeated incidents can lead to pride and make us unteachable. Don't allow expectations or delays in the fulfillment of God's promises make you frustrated. Wait patiently, and God will bring it to pass.
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