What do we do when power is finally within our grasp? In 2 Samuel 4–5, David faces this very moment. Though his path to the throne is cleared by others’ bloodshed, David refuses to celebrate or benefit from treachery. Instead, he mourns injustice and steps into leadership with humility and restraint. In a culture that often rewards ambition and shortcuts, David’s response feels refreshingly different. True leadership, whether in family, work, or community, isn’t about grasping for control—it’s about serving with integrity. God sees beyond our outward success; He examines our motives and the path we’ve taken to get there. Today, consider where you might be tempted to take matters into your own hands. Are you rushing to secure your future, or waiting on God’s timing? Like David, we’re called to choose justice over convenience and humility over ambition, trusting God to establish us in His way.