Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?” 2 Samuel 7:18
In this Advent season, we’re focused on the coming of Jesus. Our scripture today takes us back to a promise God made to King David, centuries before the first Christmas. God told David that from his family line would come an eternal king—the Messiah.
David’s response to this breathtaking news wasn’t a cheer or a boast. Instead, he sat quietly before God and asked, “Who am I... that you have brought me thus far?” David knew he was just a shepherd, a flawed man, and yet God chose his family to bring the Savior into the world.
This is the very heart of Advent. We are preparing to celebrate the birth of a King who came not because we earned it, but because of God’s perfect grace. The promise made to David was fulfilled not in a palace, but in a humble manger in Bethlehem.
So this Advent, let’s follow David’s lead. Let’s sit in quiet awe of God’s love and humility. The greatest gift ever given was not something we deserved, but a gift of grace from a God who loved us so much He came to us.
Thank you, Lord, for your amazing grace. As we await the celebration of your Son’s birth, fill us with a spirit of humility and wonder. Amen.
Pastor Rolf Schmidt serves St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sinking Spring, PA.
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