​Day 146 – May 26, 2021

​Day 146 – May 26, 2021
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 30-31, Psalm 18
 
We had a lot of reading today, so I will keep it short and sweet.
 
“He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing love to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever.” (Psalm 18:50)
 
Contrast that statement of faith and praise in God, with the end of 1 Samuel, and the death of Saul. 
 
Saul suffers a humiliating and devastating battle. His sons die in battle, even his armor bearer dies. He falls on his sword, and Saul is dead.
 
Psalm 18 gets to the heart of David’s success. He trusts in the Lord God Almighty, the Rock of his salvation.
 
We are wise to look at the characters of the Old Testament and recognize the role pride plays in the demise of people. When they turn their back on God, and trust in themselves, they falter. But God lifts the humble and the righteous. 
 
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord.
 
Jordan