David - Commissioning (Deven Stover)

Every one of us lives with a countdown. A moment when the buzzer’s about to sound, and whatever we say or do next actually matters. Last words reveal what’s most important—and in 1 Kings 2, David uses his last words to prepare Solomon for something far bigger than a throne. He prepares him for a calling.

This message begins with a simple tension: How can God commission you if you’re living out of commission?
We all want purpose, influence, and a life that counts. But God often starts with smaller steps—truth, purity, integrity, obedience—long before He hands us the bigger assignment. And sometimes the very things we’re resisting are the things He wants to use to shape us.

In 1 Kings 2:1–4, David charges Solomon to be courageous, to walk in God’s ways, and to obey fully—not because God is restrictive, but because obedience is where strength, clarity, and blessing are found. From Joab to Barzillai to Shimei, David’s final instructions show that sin isn’t overlooked, faithfulness isn’t forgotten, and forgiveness isn’t shallow. His legacy isn’t just rulership—it’s finishing the purpose God gave him in his generation.

In this message, we explore:
• Why God often calls us to “small commissions” before the Great Commission
• How obedience develops strength, courage, and spiritual maturity
• Why delayed obedience always leads to deeper consequences
• What David’s final moments reveal about legacy, leadership, and accountability
• How serving God’s purpose matters more than success or status
• Why Jesus’ Great Commission becomes our ultimate calling
• How to take the first step when God is asking you to stay, not stray

David lived 40 years as king, but Scripture remembers him for something greater: he served the purpose of God in his generation. You don’t drift into that kind of legacy—you obey your way into it.

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1–12; Psalm 119:105; Acts 13:36; Matthew 28:18–20
Big Idea: Your mission today is to obey.