January 13
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the
Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward” (1 Sam. 16:13).
Like David each of us has been born into an earthly family; but have you ever realised that
God wants you to be a heavenly King? Did you ever dream that your God and Creator had
such a lofty purpose for you? Just read the Word of God, and see how much God loves and
has planned for you. Then you will surely have a happy day.
Yet when you become conscious of the Spirit of God being poured upon you as a sign that
you are His forever, it is only a beginning. Even though the joy of new birth is so wonderful,
it is only a beginning. When you receive the gift of salvation, and the seal of the Holy Spirit,
you will begin to know the real purpose of God in calling you and loving you and saving you.
This is the beginning of joy to know that God has called and chosen. The joy of victory over
evil is a great joy, but your God has a much greater joy yet for you.