1Sa 16:21-22 David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers. Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him. ”
Though anointed as king,David didn’t join kingship immediately, he passed through Saul’s hand for mentor-ship and familiarization with palace environment. Internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Internship gives a student opportunity for career exploration , development and opportunity to learn new skills.
This happened to Moses ,Paul the apostle ,the disciples among others. Promotion without mentor-ship is dangerous due to lack of prerequisite knowledge of handling challenges when they pop up. David became Saul’s armor bearer , a position that would keep him closer to Saul.
God allows us to stay under the feet and mentor-ship of our seniors not because of our incapacity to perform but to build strong managerial muscles and skills to be used when right time to occupy the throne beckons .Any position held in life is a internship in waiting .
Further readings:
Exo 2:10
Mat 11:1
Act 9:19
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