1 Kings 15

1Ki 15:4-5
Nevertheless for David's sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, by setting up his son after him and by establishing Jerusalem; because David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

"For David's sake." What great honour God bestowed on David. And what did he do to receive such honour? Because he "did what was right in the eyes of the LORD" all the days of his life.

God remembers His righteous children. If we abide in Him all the days of our lives, He will also similarly bestow such honour on us. But not that we deserve such honour because we have remained righteous, for it is only our duty to fear God and keep His commandments. (Ecc 12:13)

Also, because of David's faithfulness, his house was greatly blessed despite all the rampant sins. I think God's mercies will also extend to those we love, if we remain faithful to the Lord.

"The LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem." An ongoing lamp signifies that the lineage of David will never be broken. And eventually we know that it leads to Jesus Christ Himself. Again, what great honour! Simply by remaining faithful and obedient to God.

Also, a lamp in darkness signifies hope, doesn't it? Eventually the lineage of David gave us hope, that is, in Christ Jesus. He came to take away our sins so that we may be reconciled with God. This is our living hope - that He will also come again to receive us into the eternal kingdom.

In our daily life today, we also have a lamp with us - God's word.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path. (Psa 119:105)

The Word of God is also our hope. We place our hope in the promises of God and believe that He will bring them to pass.