1 Samuel 17, Psalms 101, Romans 6
What God said to me – I called David and anointed him as king long before there was a coronation or anyone else acknowledged him as king. He knew who he was and yet he went through years of trials and difficulties before he actually experienced the reality of his calling. But each thing he went through, as difficult as it was, prepared him and brought him closer to that day. I called you to be My child – you are a child of the King – and “I AM” in the process of changing you – sanctifying you. Each trial and difficulty you face is Me at work in you preparing you and transforming you so learn to embrace all as from My hand and for My purpose. Keeping your calling in the forefront of your mind will help you to be diligent and to persevere in the difficult times.