There’s nothing better than having the right fit of clothing for specific occasions.
It could mean greater confidence during a job interview by wearing more professional attire. Or experiencing the moment when the bride arrives at the back of the church in her perfectly fitted wedding dress. On the other hand, ill-fitting clothing that is too tight for comfort at an event or too loose for agility on the job can be frustrating. The right fit matters.
When David was prepped for his wartime debut, King Saul dressed him in the best armor available. Being a young man and untrained in battle, Saul’s armor was not the right fit for David (1 Samuel 17:39). Instead, David showed up in battle dressed in his shepherd’s clothing with a staff, sling, and five smooth stones. He had the right fit because his confidence was in the “Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel.”
What does the right fit look like for Christian writers today? Is it setting up a social media platform, expecting thousands to follow within a few months? Or writing a profound non-fiction book that impacts the global community? Perhaps it is producing a heartfelt romance screenplay that transforms and influences how true love looks. All are possibilities but not necessarily probabilities.
The right fit for each of us is centered on God’s purposes and plans, not ours. David’s right fit didn’t happen in the moment or overnight. It came from being a lowly shepherd protecting his sheep and, more importantly, establishing the foundation of his relationship with God. His confidence was impacted by overcoming the lion and the bear, yet he credited God’s deliverance for his success.
Our success is impacted by the right fit—right timing, right season, right calling of God. What we are doing or not doing in the present impacts our future spiritual battles. We can start today with the right fit by seeking God’s agenda over ours. We can also seek Him with all our hearts through prayer, focused Bible studies, and fellowship with other believers.
The right fit to live out our mission is available to all who call on God.
Crystal Duncan is a writer.