Pastor Aaron Burke | @aaronrburke
May 25, 2025

Part 12: The Making of a King: David’s Journey Throughout Ancient Israel

It’s your faithfulness to the task God has entrusted to you

that positions you to walk in the fullness of His divine purpose and destiny for your

Reveal Answer

.

“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.”Hosea 10:12 NIV

Until you steward the secret faithfulness you will never see the public

in your life.

When we step out in

, God brings us the

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“I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.”Psalm 44:6-8 NIV

Faith is spelled

.

Significance is never a result of

living.

“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.”1 Samuel 17:48-50 NIV

“Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. I cry to you, Lord; I say, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.’ Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.”Psalm 142:4-6 NIV

Remembering what God has

builds faith for what He can

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.

“Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”Psalm 57:1 NIV

Your ability to experience

is determined by who or what you find

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in.

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’”Psalm 91:2 NIV

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!”Psalm 34:8 ESV

Sometimes God will allow you to go through a trying season, so you can

dependence on Him.

God is

to His promises.

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”Psalm 27:14 NIV

“The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.”Psalm 21:1-2 NIV