The Lord Has Brought Us This Far

-May 27, 2023-

Good morning, happy Saturday,

“Then King David went and sat before the Lord; and he said: ‘Who am I, O Lord God? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far?’”

(1 Chronicles 17:16).

King David had a rich, full, and blessed life with the Lord. He was so thankful for all the blessings and all the trials he went through. He came from humble beginnings as the youngest of the eight sons of a simple God fearing man named Jesse. He was a shepherd-boy who cared for his father’s sheep. He was picked on by his brothers. He was called to play his harp before King Saul. He then was chosen to be in King Saul’s army.

David’s life changed when he faced and killed the Philistine giant Goliath who taunted the army of Israel and blasphemed the Lord. He became a mighty warrior. Samuel anointed him king over Israel, but David had to wait for years to first be crowned king of Judah and then king over all Israel. Saul grew so jealous of him that he sought to kill David on numerous occasions. Not until Saul died in battle, did he reign. Before that he refused to kill Saul because he was the Lord’s anointed.

David fought the Lord’s battles and was victorious in each one. God richly blessed him, protected him, and helped him. Twice it says, “So the Lord preserved David wherever he went” (See 1 Chronicles 18:6; 1 Chronicles 18:13). David was so humbled and thankful for all that the Lord had done for him. He felt so unworthy before the Lord. He asked two great questions: “Who am I? And what is my father’s house?’

David was so thankful that the Lord brought him this far. Should we not feel this way also? If it weren’t for the Lord we wouldn’t be saved, we wouldn’t be forgiven, we wouldn’t have a future in heaven, and we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything for the Lord. The great prophet, priest, and judge Samuel shared the same sentiment when he said, “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12)

Let us, like David, look back with thanks and praise, and forward with joy and hope. He will see us through until death or the Lord’s coming whichever comes first. We can all say together, “the Lord has brought us this far.” He will continue to be with us and take care of us until we reach the glory of heaven.

Have a blessed day sitting in the presence of the Lord, standing for Him and His Word, and walking in His will. Stay safe and healthy.

Unworthy in self, yet so worthy in Jesus,

Dean