August 4

In Psalm 119:45-46, the psalmist declares a remarkable commitment that he has resolved to keep—and the amazing outcome he expects to flow from it. Here David says, “I will walk in liberty for I seek Your precepts and I will speak of You before kings and will not be ashamed.”

That’s quite remarkable coming from someone who began his career as a shepherd boy. As we think about David’s prescription for attaining an audience before the lofty people of our day, we, too can be assured that when we carry our message before them, we will not feel belittled by their importance.

First, to access the high and mighty of our world, we must walk in the freedom that we have in Christ. If we feel small—in our own eyes—we will certainly not compel the respect of those who are considered to be the movers and shakers of our day. If our eyes are not fastened upon the truths of the Lord, we will find ourselves focused on things that will diminish us.

When our eyes are on the Living Word, we will proclaim the truth Jesus has revealed to us both from the Bible and by the power of His Holy Spirit within us. We will not allow our witness to be affected by the status of the people to whom He sends us. Whether pauper or king, every man needs to know Jesus and we will not arrogantly deny the one or humbly defer sharing our faith with the other.