Devotional
Another striking and remarkable trait we should learn from the life of David that earned him the man after God’s own heart was his humility and total dependence on God. The real picture of the promise of God, to make our enemies our foot stool manifested in the life of David (Psm 110:, Lk 20:43). God gave him victory in all the battles he fought. But even after experiencing remarkable success in battle, David remained humble. When Saul offered his daughter, Michal, to him as a wife, David answered, “It’s a great honor to become the King’s son-in-law, too great for someone poor and insignificant like me” (1 Sam 18:23). For sure it can only take a man who is truly humble to think in that manner, regardless of his position in the eyes of God and men.
Key Scripture
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.James 4:10 NLT
Refreshing for the Day
Again, later in David’s life, after he was crowned king and had conquered his enemies, the prophet Nathan told him of God’s promise to extend his dynasty forever, David prayed, “Who am I, Lord God, and who are the members of my household, that You have brought me this far?” (2 Sam 7:18). Recall at that point, David had known immense success at everything he put his hand to, yet he never took the credit or considered himself worthy of greatness. He gave all the glory to God. Stay Refreshed!
Note This
When you humble yourself God brings you closer to His heart and blesses you.
Responsibility
So, learn to be humble, and never attribute your success and greatness to your effort or knowledge, but at all times give the glory to God.
Pause in His presence
Prayer
O LORD, teach me to humble and always depend on You, in the name of Jesus’ Amen! (Go ahead and pray for other intentions as the Spirit leads)
Carry this with you
Prophetic Word
As you humble yourself, recognizing the greatness of God in your life, may He grant you access to His heart and cause you to succeed in all you do, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
Bible Texts
James 4:10, Psm 110:1, 1 Sam 18:23, 2 Sam 7:18