Leading from the Waiting Place

2 Samuel 15:17 "And the king went forth, and all the people after him,

and tarried in a place that was far off." David paused with the people at a

distant place, no longer in the palace, yet still leading. This verse shows

that leadership does not end when position changes. Even in exile, David remained steady,

thoughtful, and prayerful. Sometimes God calls us to pause—not to quit,

but to reflect and depend fully on Him. Distance from comfort can bring clarity

of heart. David’s pause reminds us that God often works in the waiting places,

shaping trust and humility. When life moves us far from what is familiar,