Psalms 62:1-2---Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
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 servanthood and his longing to please his
heavenly Father. You and I should Take steps each day to be sure our life
expresses commitment to Jesus.
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