1st Chronicles 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
[R.H. May 26, 1891, par 8] The prophet did not give up in discouragement. He kept reviewing his life, to see where he had failed to honor God, he confessed his sins, and thus continued to afflict his soul before God, while watching for a token that his prayer was answered. As he searched his heart, he seemed to be less and less, both in his own estimation, and in the sight of God. It seemed to him that he was nothing, and that God was everything.
And when he reached the point of renouncing self, while he clung to the Savior as his only strength and righteousness, the answer came…. This tendency to steal God’s glory is what caused Nebuchadnezzar to eat grass for seven long years. The following excerpt is of critical importance to us, especially since we live in an age where persons are manifesting a very strong tendency to take the glory and credit of their accomplishments to themselves.
C.O.L pp 349] It was Christ who gave to the builders of the tabernacle wisdom to execute the most skillful and beautiful workmanship. He said, “See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship. God desires that His workers in every line shall look to Him as the Giver of all they possess.
John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can you, except you abide in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!