At the end of his life, David summed up all he had done. He did not despair over his failures. He did not gloat over his enemies. Rather, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and professed that God above is with a righteous ruler who fears God. Such a leader is like a ray of sunlight who gives hope and promise to his people. Also, David testified that God was his Rock, and all his household and everything he did was blessed. What a wonderful testimony to have at the end of one’s life!

We learn here that when we are called to lead, we must fear God and not people. When we seek a right relationship with him through repenting our sins and seeking his ways, then God upholds us and blesses us. We have no regrets, nor do we struggle with vanity or conceit. We can inspire and strengthen those under us with God’s help. We can build a firm foundation for our household and community (5). Are you relying on God the Rock to lead those under you?

David compared a wicked ruler to a painful thorn that should be discarded in a heap to be burned. May God give our nation’s leaders a fear of God. May God save us from ungodly rulers.
Application: Father, thank you for righteous rulers. Help us to be godly leaders who depend on God as our Rock and live purely before you.
One Word: Grant us righteous rulers