Humbly Honored by the Lord

David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of hosts was with him. ... And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. 2 Samuel 5:10, 12 

Wow! What an awesome revelation to David—chosen and exalted by the Lord God Himself. How humbling. The LORD said, "I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him: 'I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.'" Psalm 89:3-4 NLT.  

All Christians today can claim to be chosen…For God knew His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son, so that His Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, He called them to come to him. And having called them, He gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, He gave them His glory. What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:29-31 NLT

We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. 1Thessalonians 1:2-4 NLT. Chosen and set apart. Of all the billions of people in the world over all the ages…and He has chosen you and chosen me to be His children.  So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's Spirit when He adopted you as His own children. Now we call Him, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 NLT. David didn’t have to be “adopted”—he was part of Abraham’s family so he was under the original covenant. Those of us who are not Jews have to be chosen…adopted to be part of God’s family. What an honor—a privilege. Are you part of God’s family?  

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, thank you for choosing me, as well as members of my family and friends, to be part of Your family. I am humbled and honored to be a child of the King. Help me to live today in such a way as to bring glory and honor to You.

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