What Story Is Your Life Telling?
- Ojone Pitas
- Aug 19
- 3 min read
Every life is writing a story. From the choices we make to the values we uphold, our lives reveal much about who we are and what we believe. For Christians, the question becomes: Is my life telling a story that honours God, or one that reflects disobedience, compromise, and self-will?
The Bible gives us clear examples of men whose lives told very different stories—stories of faith, obedience, and victory, but also of rebellion, compromise, and tragic endings.
Elisha: A Story of Faithful Service and Double Portion Anointing
Elisha’s story is one of unwavering faith and wholehearted pursuit of God’s purpose. When Elijah was taken up into heaven, Elisha’s life testified of a man hungry for more of God. He boldly asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit (2 Kings 2:9–10). His story became one of miracles, healing, provision, and revival.
Elisha’s life reminds us that a story lived in total surrender to God will always bear lasting fruit. His obedience and persistence positioned him to be a vessel of God’s power to his generation.
David: A Story of Repentance and Pursuit of God’s Heart
David’s life was marked by both great victories and deep failures. From defeating Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45–50) to committing adultery and orchestrating Uriah’s death (2 Samuel 11), David’s story could have ended in shame. Yet, David’s heart was quick to repent.
When confronted by Nathan the prophet, David humbly cried out, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). His story became one of redemption and grace because he consistently turned back to God.
David’s example shows us that our story is not defined by our failures but by our response to God’s correction.
Saul: A Story of Disobedience and Lost Potential
King Saul started well, chosen by God to lead Israel. But over time, pride and disobedience defined his story. Instead of fully obeying God’s command, he compromised—sparing King Agag and the best of Amalek’s livestock when God had commanded their destruction (1 Samuel 15:9).
When confronted, Saul made excuses instead of repenting. As a result, the prophet Samuel declared, “Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king” (1 Samuel 15:23).
Saul’s story is a warning that partial obedience is still disobedience, and it can rob us of God’s intended purpose for our lives.
What Story Is Your Life Telling?
Like Elisha, will your story be one of faithfulness and power? Like David, will it be one of repentance and grace? Or like Saul, will it be a story of compromise and wasted potential?
The good news is that no matter your past, God is still writing your story. If you surrender to Him today, He can rewrite it into one of purpose, hope, and eternal impact.
Reflection
What choices are shaping the story of your life right now?
Is your story pointing people toward God or away from Him?
Where do you need to repent, like David, and allow God to redirect your path?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You that my life is a story written by Your grace. Help me to walk in obedience like Elisha, repent quickly like David, and avoid the disobedience of Saul. May my life tell a story that glorifies You and inspires others to trust in Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final Thought: Every day is a new page. Write it with faith, obedience, and love for God, and your story will echo into eternity.
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