Because of who You are

Today: 2 Samuel 4-7

Here's one incredible thing about God: He always gives us more than we deserve. That's the amazing thing called grace.

Toward the end of today's passage, David prayed something that struck me (see bold text below). Sometimes our views of God are limited--He isn't just loving, He is love--and that love is evident in everything that pours out of His heart. Take a look:

King David went in, took his place before God, and prayed:

"Who am I, my Master God, and what is my family,

that you have brought me to this place in life?

But that's nothing compared to what's coming,

for you've also spoken of my family far into the future,

given me a glimpse into tomorrow, my Master God!

What can I possibly say in the face of all this?

You know me, Master God,

just as I am.

You've done all this not because of who I am

but because of who you are—

out of your very heart!—

but you've let me in on it.
"This is what makes you so great, Master God!

There is none like you,

no God but you,

nothing to compare with what we've heard with our own ears..."

Another part of the text that struck me? David's words "but you've let me in on it." How is it that people like David, you or me get to be part of God's plan? How is it that we get to know about Him or the things He's doing?

Once again, it's that amazing thing called grace. To quote Will Ferrell? Mindbottling. :) (Or if you're a word nerd like me, "mindboggling.") Wow!

Tomorrow: 2 Samuel 8-12