Then King David went in and sat before the Lord,
and he said:
Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that
you have brought me this far? And as if this were not enough in your sight, O
God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You have
looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men, O Lord
God. 17:16-20
Footnote: God told David that Solomon would be given the
honor of building the temple. David responded with deep humility, not
resentment. This king who had conquered his enemies and was loved by his people
said, "Who am I...that you have brought me this far?" David recognized that God
was the true king. God has done just as much for us, and he plans to do even
more! Like David, we should humble ourselves and give glory to God, saying,
"There is no one like you, O Lord." When God chooses someone else to implement
your ideas, will you respond with such humility?
He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites
became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory everywhere he
went. 18:13
Footnote: The list of battles in this chapter shows how
God gave victory after victory. Unbelieving people think that victory comes
from their own skill plus a little luck. Just as David acknowledged God's role
in his success, so should we. Don't take credit for the work God
does.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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