Title

The Journey to Greatness

Scripture
So David went and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.
(2 Samuel 5:10)
Devotional
Even though God saw David’s greatness, David had to wait for its manifestation. Likewise, God sees the greatness in all of His children, but we, like David may have to wait for it to be seen in this realm. David was anointed king of Israel as a youth. Nevertheless it took several decades for David’s reign to come to fruition. Look at his journey to the throne. He was hated and hunted by Saul. He lived with the very enemies of the nation he was to lead. He feigned madness; lost his best friend. He was usurped by his son and rejected by his people. Nevertheless, God said, that he was a man after His own heart. Through honor, dignity, and patience David achieved a greatness that has lasted through the millenniums. Therefore, see your life as a calling. Know that God has prepared you for a greatness that is unparalleled by man’s vision of greatness. Be patient; give honor and keep your integrity, knowing that in due time God will lift you up.
Text For The Day
2 Samuel 5:10: So David went on and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.
Thought For The Day
“The fame of great men should always be judged by the methods they employed to achieve it.” Francois de la Rochefoucauld, (1630-1680), French classical writer
 
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Greatness,” there are great sinners and great accomplishers. There are those who are great in the sight of man and those who are great in the sight of God; naturally the later is the greater. Greatness is a measurement noted characteristics.
 
Referencing: “The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits,” Daniel 11:32.
 
Applying: Do not seek greatness, seek to serve, and greatness will follow.