It is all about the legacy we leave. As David’s days were coming to an end, he told his son that it is, in fact, one’s legacy that defines his life. David’s time as king was defined by the uniting of the nation, and the establishment of Israel as a power in the world. By the end of David’s reign, Israel was the leader. They collected tribute from most of the surrounding nations and had outposts at every vulnerable place that surrounded them. They had a well-established army and were known among the other nations as a kingdom whose God was powerful and in charge. David sought to bring glory to God and in doing so, he was to become known as one of the greatest leaders of all time.
It is always true; if one places God first, He will establish everything else. The Lord never promised to make life easy, He simply promised to lead, guide and direct us through. One needs to trust God through the greatest and worst of times in order to see his amazing hand of mercy and to experience His provision, protection, and preparation. There will be trials, temptations, and disappointments throughout, but, there will also be amazing adventures and lasting legacies to carry the day. Like David, we need to trust God, follow His lead and give the Lord the glory for the things God accomplishes in our lives. David did that and was established as a man after God’s own heart.
God Bless You
These are the last words of David:
“The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse,
the utterance of the man exalted by the Most High,
the man anointed by the God of Jacob,
the hero of Israel’s songs:
2 “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me;
his word was on my tongue.
3 The God of Israel spoke,
the Rock of Israel said to me:
‘When one rules over people in righteousness,
when he rules in the fear of God,
4 he is like the light of morning at sunrise
on a cloudless morning,
like the brightness after rain
that brings grass from the earth.’
5 “If my house were not right with God,
surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant,
arranged and secured in every part;
surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation
and grant me my every desire.
6 But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns,
which are not gathered with the hand.
7 Whoever touches thorns
uses a tool of iron or the shaft of a spear;
they are burned up where they lie.”
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