2 Samuel 5:1-12

"And David realized that the LORD had confirmed him as king over Israel and had blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel." v.12
David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king. . .Although the pagan kingdoms based their greatness on conques, power, armies, and wealth, David knew that his greatness came only from God. To be great means keeping a close relationship with God personally and nationally. To do this, David had to keep his ambition under control. Although he was famous, successful, and well liked, he gave God first place in his life, and served the people according to Gods purposes.

Questions:Do I seek greatness from God or from people? In the drive for success, I need to remember to keep my ambitiojn under God's control.

Taken from the NLT Life Application Study Bible