I Chronicles 29:26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27 The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28 Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 29 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the Chronicles of Samuel the seer, and in the Chronicles of Nathan the prophet, and in the Chronicles of Gad the seer, 30 with accounts of all his rule and his might and of the circumstances that came upon him and upon Israel and upon all the kingdoms of the countries.
David's reign was lengthy and impactful. He pulled together a people living in fear, struggling to survive, and shaky in commitment, and organized it into a nation known for strength and the presence of God. He was by no means perfect, but what he did was recorded by many. He lived a full life with positive reviews. We may not live a life of fame, riches, and power, but we can also have an impact if we are: willing to be patient like he was, waiting years to become king; focused on making it known that we serve the True and Living God, and committed to His worship; open to inviting others to join with us and advise us as we make decisions and take actions toward our goals.
