2 Samuel 22 & Acts 12 Give God Glory 

Several readings this morning in 2 Samuel and in Acts 12 and out of that came this verse in 2 Samuel: “but you watch the proud and bring them down.” God was watching King Herod as he stood before that crowd. He saw the heart of Herod and took action. 

In our reading in 2 Samuel we read that David is extolling the victories given to him by the Lord.  “My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold,my refuge, my savior” David praised God and gave Him glory! 

Fast forward to the story in Acts 12 where God gave Peter a victory in the middle of the night by sending an angel to release him from the prison, but the king was incensed, blamed and executed the guards. Not too long after King Herod went to Caesarea and it was there that he took God’s glory for himself. [Read the rest of the story in Acts 12] 

God desires that we give Him glory and no other.  He protected David and He protected Peter and both gave God praise! 

Take a moment and share where God has protected you from the evil one. Or, could this be your question: where have I taken God’s glory for myself? God desires humility and giving honor to Him alone! Today give Him honor and glory!