They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. (Titus 1:16 NIV)
David was completely confident that he is a faithful servant of God, thus he "demands" with confidence. Though it is also only through God's grace that he was able to do such things, having that confidence is very encouraging.
On the other hand, people in the time of Titus act as though they know God - also confident in their righteousness yet their actions were "detestable, disobedience and unfit for doing anything good."
Which kind of confidence do I have? True confidence or False and hypocritical confidence? I am not worthy, but I know that David's confidence comes from the fact that God's righteousness demonstrates in his life; not only of knowledge but also of actions. I need to be that! I need to work on renewing my thoughts and able to confidently "demand" from God not because of my righteousness alone but because my righteousness is the outflow of God's righteousness in me.
// Lord, forgive me for only you can change me. Please continually renew my mind that I may consistently live righteously... In my thoughts, my heart, and my actions. Please help me Lord that I will not have false confidence but that I will be real in my confidence. In Jesus'name, amen.
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