For His People Israel's Sake

2 Samuel 5:12 KJV
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

What God had done, He had done not because of David. For though he was a good man, he was far from a perfect man. God had done what He had done for "His people Israel's sake."

These people were God's people
Neither were they perfect, but they were God's people. They were the people He had chosen for Himself. They were the people through whom He would give to this world their Saviour.

God had made promises to these people, Israel
And God will keep His promises regardless of the responses of men. May of God's promises are conditional but the conditions are well announced. None can claim they did not know they must meet those conditions. And God, even in holding the people to those conditions, is keeping His promises.

I seek God's blessing today not because I am worthy or deserving, but because of God's promises. I seek His blessings for His people's sake.