* God gives each of us authority over our realm.

* Authority is the “right to use power.”

* God’s authority is not possible apart from humility.

* Humility is seeing God for who He is and who you are in relation to Him.

* God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

* David was a man who walked in authority.

* He shows us a key to walking in authority.

* Vs 1a & 9 - He was in “awe” of God (took Him in).

* He was more concerned with God’s name than his own.

* (It’s the name on the front, not the back).

* Vs 1b - God’s work makes Him look good.

* Vs 2 - When weak people walk in authority they confound the strong.

* (Tori defeating Lebron James).

* Vs 3-4 - the key to humility is stopping to consider God!

* * Embrace His majesty - be in “awe” of Him (outside).

* * King David had no electricity - his nights were glorious!

* Vs 5-8 - God gave us authority!

* David was a good king because he was a humble king.

* How to

* 1) Consider how incredible God is.

* 2) Captivate yourself with His majesty (take Him in with your senses).

* 3) Consecrate yourself to Him - “make or declare sacred; dedicate formally for a divine purpose.”