You rescued me from a squabbling people;
you made me a leader of nations.
People I’d never heard of served me;
the moment they got wind of me they listened.
Psalm 18:43-44
Observation: The psalmist has asked for the Lord's protection and salvation, and then acknowledges this outcome ... the Lord doesn't just deliver, but elevates him even higher. He doesn't just go from 'in trouble' to 'not in trouble,' but advances to "leader of nations". He advances from lowly to listened to.
Application: The low point in my life is now behind me, but in hindsight it looked a little like what is described here. I was in a job where I had been hired due to my expertise. Immediately, everyone there rejected all I said, resisted improvements, and backstabbed me to the point of destroying my career (and I did more fighting back than I should have). God rescued me from that - what had been considered a position of leadership - and placed me a seemingly obscure position, and from here ... I have had officials from countries ranging from Ghana to Romania to Brazil to Norway - and so many others - seek my advice, listen to my opinions and instructions, and consider me an expert. People I'd never heard of listened to me.
I am not personally proud of this. I truly wish to serve others in this capacity, and I sincerely find joy when a coworker succeeds because I was able to help in a situation. I remain at the bottom of any 'org chart' that could be created, and am content to be there. In rescuing me, the Lord has shown me a different way of living, and I embrace it. I do not wish to be served by anyone, nor have anyone seek or receive 'orders' from me. I only wish to avoid squabbling and help everyone I possibly can.
Prayer: Lord, you did rescue me. I know this, but I am still amazed by it, unworthy as I am of any attention or care from you. May I offer others the opportunity to feel better about themselves today. Amen.
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