Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in
thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to
give strength unto all (1 Chronicles 29:12).
David made the statement in our opening
verse in the final days of his life, when he was old. He was talking to God in
prayer and said, "O God, both riches and honour come from you…." We
observe from this prayer where riches and honour come from; they come from God.
David was a man of honour. Samuel the
prophet had anointed him, and he knew he was going to be king of Israel. He
began to learn about the anointing of God’s Spirit, and about the king’s
office. He studied these things and showed himself approved to God on many
occasions when he was tested (2 Timothy 2:15).
One of such occasions was when King
Saul tried to kill him and went after him with three thousand soldiers. The
opportunity came for David to attack Saul, but he wouldn’t, because he knew if
He did, he wouldn’t only be dishonouring Saul, but the anointing as well, for
Saul was anointed of God. Even when he cut just a little piece of King Saul’s
garment to prove to him that he got close enough to have harmed him, he
repented and asked God to forgive him (1 Samuel 24:5). Here was a man who
was hunting him and wanted him dead, yet David chose to honour him because he
was a man of honour and he knew where honour came from. He knew the king
couldn’t make him great; only God could.
In Psalms 75:6-7, David also said,
"For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from
the south. But God is the judge…." No man, job, or natural opportunity can
make you great; it’s in the hand of God alone to make great. You’re a man or
woman of honour. Therefore, learn to walk in honour, because you were born into
it. It’s your life; it’s where you live, and it’s what you must give.
Confession
Dear Lord, I’m grateful for the destiny
of greatness I have in you. I was born into greatness and honour, and I give
honour to others, recognizing that they’re the objects of your love. Amen.
Further Study: Proverbs 3:16;
Psalms 71:21
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18
Isaiah 59-60
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Hebrews 6:11-20 Ezekiel
8-9
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