Who Am I

“Who am I, Lord GOD, and what is my house that You have brought me this far? This is why You are great, Lord GOD. There is no one like You, and there is no God besides You, as all we have heard confirms. So that Your name will be exalted forever, Lord GOD, You are God; Your words are true, and You have promised this grace to Your servant.” ‘Summery of David’s prayer” 2 Samuel 7

In 2 Samuel 7:18-28 David Prays.  Saul the king is dead.  He was killed along with his son Jonathan by the Philistines.  Saul’s remaining son Ish-bosheth was made king by Abner Saul’s general over most of Israel.  But the people of Judah followed David, what followed was civil war.  Over a course of two years David armies were victorious.  Once a truce was agreed upon with Abner, the fighting stopped.  Only David’s general Joab wanted Abner dead for killing his brother in battle and took matters into his own hands and murdered Abner.  Two thieves broke into Ish-bosheth and killed him while he was napping.  All of David’s rivals were now dead and there was truly peace.  

In this God made a covenant with David.  He promised his throne would remain forever.  In fact we know this to be true because Jesus is from the line of David and His throne is forever just as God promised.  David humbled himself before the Lord and asked, “Who am I?”  Think back over your life and remember how God has brought you along.  How He established you, saved you, loved you, shown incredible grace to you.  Reflect on how He continues to provide for you, strengthen and encourage you.  Take your time and think and then ask the question, “Who am I?”

God is great, there is no one like Him!  There is no other God who can do the things He does, He is alive!  His name will be exulted in all the earth, forever!  His words are true and His grace is everlasting to His servants!  

Lord who am I?  Lord thank you for allowing me to be a part of Your Kingdom!  Lord thank you for loving me, showering me with Your grace, which I do not deserve.  Lord you are magnificent and I will praise your name!