Thoughts for another day

December 17, 2008.

Today's verse: 1 Ch. 17:16. And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

Even after so many years of walking in the shadow of His wings, I can hardly say I’m familiar with the ways of the Lord. It may take me generations to even know how He operates and what His will holds. Also, like most people, I admit, I feel since He created me, He must take care of me; well actually not only take care of me, but also bless me with the best. As to the question, ‘what am I doing for the Lord?’ Well, I’d like to duck it while ignoring the fact that when humans create something, they do so it can be of some use to them; conveniently forgetting this when I look at God as my Creator?

But men of God in the Bible, are not like me and other denizens of the earth. Take David for e.g., He had the Spirit of God and when he understands that God has great plans for him, he immediately goes before the LORD and with tears in his eyes says, ‘Who and what am I O LORD God and what is the value of my household that You have raised me up so much and You will do even more?’

In all accounts, this is one of the most edifying thanksgiving in the Bible. David, a great king with all pomp and grandeur, could have justified God’s graciousness saying that since he was raised by God to be king, he’d need to be empowered and blessed abundantly by Him. But not so David, who felt completely humbled by God’s graciousness and love.

I pray for myself and for you my dear reader that God gives us similar Grace. A humility that is so enamored of God that everything that comes our way, unleashes a gushing of praise to His holy Name. Let us be such that at the mention of our God, rise and glorify His Name with our lips and let our hearts weep at the thought of His loving Hand caressing us, despite the fact that a moment ago, we offended and sinned against Him!