2Samuel 5:1

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the seventh part "The Rise of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Many of us feel sometimes like the whole world is against us. But are things really as we see them? David went on a journey from being a shepherd boy to being anointed, king. Along the way God prepared him to be the great leader he was intended to be. Let’s position ourselves in a place of surrender, keep our eyes on the Lord and follow his lead too!

If it seems like life is coming at you fast, you're not alone. We live at a time when fast is faster and forward is shorter--and having the skills to shift with the changing times is essential. Join Dr. John C. Maxwell for a 7-Day devotional for today's generation of leaders, based on his newest book, Leadershift: 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.

We don't fall out of alignment overnight. We drift quietly, comfortably, one skipped morning at a time. Over seven days, walk through the life of David: the field before the palace, the private before the public, the alignment before the authority. Each day confronts one area of comfort head-on: control, delayed obedience, distraction, reaction, and the things you keep managing instead of removing. This isn't hype. It's a heart realignment. You'll build a daily rhythm of Word, prayer, and stillness, and take one concrete step of obedience every single day. Come ready to be honest. Leave walking differently.