ONLY TO HIM BE CREDIT

November 11

ONLY TO HIM BE CREDIT

Psalms 34:6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

David gives here His own testimony of deliverance.  He vehemently testifies that it is the Lord, and only the Lord that delivered him.  David had an army that could have fought for him. After all, he was a mighty hero whose prowesses were honored even beyond that of the king. The maidens in the streets sang to David that he slew his ten thousands, while King Saul had only slain his thousands (1 Samuel 18:7).  David could also have given credit to his own self, to his own strength and cunningness for the victories won.

God said: Thou shalt have no other gods before Me (Exodus 20:3). He does not like to share His glory. If when in time of needs we call on several means of rescue, when the answer comes, how do we know which one really helped?  Because David only trusted God’s help, there was no doubt in his mind as to whom delivered him. His heart was unadulterated, so he could see God working in his life.

Is God the only one we lean on for our financial well being; for our health; safety and security? Or do we in fact lean on ourselves, relying on a little bit of help from God?  Maybe we also mostly rely on God, with just a little bit of help from ourselves?  Can we then give Him all the glory?

Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.