April 6

David was a boy when he was anointed King, but he was 30 when he finally reigned over all of Israel. I am reading a book that talks about the journey of a man and it begins with boyhood and ends in sage. Before sage is king. You have to get through cowboy and warrior before you get to the king stage. That is David’s life and I think that is mine as well. The things you dream of as a boy take so long to come to fruition, or so it seems. They require struggle, sometimes great struggle, and definitely adventure – on your own and with a band of friends. “How long oh Lord” was one of David’s questions and it is often one of mine. Things sure do take time.

I guess I have had to come through things in order to reign. Although I, just as you possibly, want to have things fast or even immediate, God makes sure we learn to reign, it comes through training. Am I ever done? No, I am never done! There is always another level for me to conquer, another facet of life to master. How can I be king and reign in life unless I am taught to reign by one who reigns?

Oh God, teach me to reign. I am afraid to say this, but train me to reign. I know I just invited hardship and struggle – I am cautiously willing – I want to reign.