God has a plan and purpose for your life

Introduction:- James.1:2-4 nkj. A. “But let patience have its perfect work”

B. “That you may be perfect(mature) and complete”

C. “Lacking nothing” (In the experience of life)

Romans.5:1-5. Teaches impatience may cause us to miss out!

Continuation of:- “The Potter’s House” Jeremiah.18:1-6 & 2.Cor.4:6-7.

The making process:-A. The wheel and the Potter’s hands

B. Furnace time - Affliction - designed to seal our shape.

C. Glazing - More fire - purpose to make vessels more presentable

D. Shelf time - Patience until hand picked for a purpose.

1. 1.Samuel.16:1-13. Jesse had eight sons’ vessels in the making - only one chosen!

a David the 8th son, not highly regarded by his father or brothers.

b Samuel arrives - purpose to anoint a new king.

c David is SHUT OUT! HIDDEN AWAY! IGNORED! ON THE SHELF!

Behind his brothers in his fathers estimation!

d1.Cor.1:26-29, God chooses those we so easily reject or despise.

e David already has experienced THE FIRES of PREPERATION, whilst

guarding the sheep. 1.Sam.17:34-36. & 1.Peter.1:7.

f. Called from keeping the sheep to a King’s Anointing!

Note:- Father/brothers saw a “Smelly Shepherd” - The Lord saw His FUTURE KING.

2.1.Sam.16:14-18. David is placed back “ON THE SHELF” Hidden away by his

family.

They failed to recognize the Lord’s anointing upon David. Matt.13:57 & Luke.4:24.

No prophet is honored in his own home or country!

Note:- Although David is hidden away, others are talking positively about this man,

His attributes and ministry are being quietly recognized.

v.17-18. King Saul’s need - brings David off the shelf, into the greater purposes of

God. His character has been noticed:-

a. Skilful in playing music. b. Mighty man of valor. c. A man of war.

d. Prudent in speech. e. Handsome person f. The Lord is with him

v.19-23. David’s first experience of the Throne Room - A servant to King Saul.

3. 1.Sam.17. David and Goliath. His shelf life is over for a time.

Note:- What God has been developing in secret is now being revealed.

The quality of the Potter’s work is proven in one day = 3 victories

a Over anger against his jealous brother Eliab

b Over the Spirit of Unbelief and inactivity

c Over Goliath - The proud blasphemer.

4. Similarity between Joseph, Moses, David and Jesus.

a All had periods of their lives hidden away on the shelf of patience until

characters formed to allow them to fulfill their ministry.

Joseph = Egypt. Moses = Desert. David = Shepherd. Jesus = Nazareth

b Most had brothers who rejected them.

c All by faith and trust overcame obstacles in their lives.

d All became through opposition and adversity - Into positions of the highest

Honor, authority and power.