1st Samuel 18:14. “And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.”
BEHAVED HIMSELF WISELY. The pressure is on, the public is watching To see how you handle your pride. After all, God has used you, this surely means something, I wonder what you are like deep inside.
But the proof is there, in each public situation Consistency was constantly maintained. Before watching crowds and in every consideration – His testimony and integrity were sustained.
The Lord was with him in private and public – He had learned the true value of faith. When opportunities for pride rise it’s easy to mistake Your strength instead of God’s grace.
There will be high points in life when all seems so well That we can forget God is using our weakness To bring blessing through us to others who fell – And show out His grace through our meekness.
Wise behavior entails a genuine walk of humility So there can be no charges laid against me. Giving God all the glory and not crediting my ability, Will allow me God’s blessings to see.
Wise behavior in private true living before God Keeps fellowship with God at the fore. Other people will only know me as a man of my word – But God will be able to trust me with more.
“O Faithful God, I thank Thee for Thy ways with me in the past in trusting me with the privilege of having spiritual victories. Now it seems my role is to be to support the strong that are bearing the yoke of the battle. Help me to be as committed to wise behavior at all times. Please keep me from foolishness and senile behavior I pray, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”