Where You Begin Is Not Where You End

David was the youngest brother, a shepherd sent to bring provisions to his brothers. He would confront Goliath and eventually become king of Israel.

Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. His gift for interpreting dreams later brought him to a position of authority in Egypt.

Their stories raise a question: how much of our future is determined by where we begin? Perhaps our circumstances describe the starting point, not the destination.

A starting note for a longer essay on origin, adversity, purpose and destiny.