We all have potential in some area that needs to be developed no matter what our level of expertise may be. Obscurity is where potential is often developed. David, Jesus, and John the Baptist all had significant moments in the mundane routines of obscurity. However, in life, in sports, and in our spiritual journey no one usually sees the processes that lead to success.
Nonetheless, David practiced in private what gave him skills in public. When David faced the giant Goliath for the first time—it wasn’t the first time that he had picked up a sling shot and threw a stone. He had been on the back side of a mountain with his father’s sheep while his other brothers were on the battle lines. However, when David arrived to the battle he was ready because he didn’t waste those moments of obscurity when no one was watching.
This time of obscurity built his faith and developed his confidence. David had faith in God, but he had confidence in his skills. He also had to have courage to act upon what he believed in, and desired to see happen. You see, you can have all of the faith in the world, but if you don’t have confidence and courage, you will never act on what you believe in or desire to see take place.
I want to encourage you today to develop your potential in times of obscurity, because that’s where you will develop the confidence and courage to act on what you desire to see take place. Have faith in God, have confidence in yourself and have the courage to take action and you will begin to see what you desire. Don’t waste those mundane moments in the routines of obscurity.
