The David Secret

Most people have a story or character in the Bible that resonates with them. 

For me, my favorite person in the bible is David. Why? Because David was a mess and still in all his chaos and fleshly desires. When God said “Go” - he went. 

David- “the mighty king”. He made mistakes. He succumbed to his flesh. He wasn’t qualified yet still, through God, he was graced. When God said "move"- he moved. He wasn’t perfect and never claimed to be. “A man after God’s own heart.” I admire people like that because, for years, I’ve lacked that quality. I always failed when the time came to “show up” for God. The person I would say I’m most like in the bible is Peter. I show up for God, but in the past, I’ve allowed fear and doubt to get the best of me a few times. And while I always ended up getting it together in the end. The perfectionist in me wants to get it right the first time. 

For a minute, I was obsessed with figuring out the “David” secret. How could I show up as my flawed self and win?! How do I step to the front of the crowd knowing all imperfections I have? I would beg friends – “Tell me, please. What is it? How are you doing this? How are you walking in purpose? How are you not bound by fear of failing others - and more importantly God?”

For a while I struggled but I finally think I have the answer. David didn't get his wins from being fearless. He won because he was obedient. Was he scared?- probably. Did he feel unqualified? -most likely. Did he do it perfectly? - ABSOLUTELY NOT. But he was nicknamed “The man after God’s own heart” because he spent time with God and he allowed God to qualify him not man.  

So … What’s the secret to being like David? Do it scared. Do it and fail. Show up, broken, sinful, unqualified, and allow God to show off through you. And this next part will ruffle some feathers but transparently — As long as you’re doing what you know God called you to do, his opinion is the only one that matters. And in the words of a dear friend of mine (cover your eyes saints)  everyone else can “get f*cked.”