Psalm 62:1-2
Having been saved by faith in Christ, we express our love
and gratitude through devotion to Him. Regular Bible study and prayer will be
an integral part of our daily lives. In addition, our commitment to the Lord
will be revealed through a passion to obey, a spirit of humility, and a
servant's heart.
Obedience: David sought to obey God all his life. As
a shepherd boy, he faithfully tended the animals in his father's fields. While
king, he set aside his desire to build the temple and let Solomon lead the
effort, as God had commanded. Although David lived imperfectly, his desire was
to do what the Lord asked. We see from Jesus' words in John 14:15 that
obedience should be our high priority as well: He said, "If you love Me,
you will keep My commandments."
Humility: After David killed Goliath, the crowds
shouted praise about the young man. However, he did not become prideful.
Instead, he remained in King Saul's service and waited for God to make him the
ruler of Israel. Even as king, he remained humble. He knew that what had been
accomplished was because of the Lord's actions and not his own (2 Sam. 7:18).
Service: Whether David was a lowly shepherd or a mighty
king, his goal was to obey God and serve Him.
This man after God's own heart was devoted to his Lord.
He sought to know Him and longed to carry out His will. David's actions
reflected His humble attitude of servant hood and his longing to please his
heavenly Father. Take steps each day to be sure your life expresses commitment
to Jesus.
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