I Chronicles 14-15

“And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel” (14:2). Just as Israel existed because of God’s desire to bless Abraham and the whole world, David’s kingship existed to bless God’s people. As David led the people in trusting God for wisdom in battle (inquiring of the Lord, 14:9,13), and worshiping God for his goodness (ch 15), he experienced success (14:17).

“So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouts” (15:29). When we live by trust and worship, the world sees evidence that God is real.