As you read through the psalm, it points to a king who led with wisdom, discernment, justice, and compassion. The verses tell of the abundance of the land, the king’s wealth, prosperity, and the honor bestowed upon him from the surrounding nations. It paints a picture of a successful and thriving kingship.

David had been a legendary king who held countless military victories, killed a giant with a sling and a stone, established plans for building the temple, along with numerous other valiant acts.  On top of it, David had done all of these things while walking faithfully with the Lord.

I once ratted my brother out for a window he had broken. We had agreed on our line of defense, but under severe maternal cross-examination, I crumbled, and he paid dearly.

I often wonder what my kids and grandkids will say about me when I am gone. I wonder if they will laugh at my quirks and admire my love of family meals and adventures.

The Protestant Reformation had five pillars, one of them was that we are saved by faith alone (Sola Fide). Our faith, according to the story of Abraham, Paul, and now James, makes it clear that our faith is a living influence on our actions.