February
29
Matt
23 - 25
DAVID:
MAN OF MANY COLOURS
MEMORISE:
‘And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father;
to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (Rev 1:6)
READ:
1 Samuel 16: 1-0- 18
In
the days of the children of Israel, people were specifically
chosen an anointed to be either prophets, priests or kings.
Of all the Old Testament saints, David is one person who compares
with today’s believers, for he successfully combined several
portfolios. David was a king. Beyond this, he was a very skilled
instrumentalist and worship leader. After God rejected King
Saul, the Holy Spirit left him and an evil spirit started tormenting
him. His servants, who knew the power of inspired instrumental
worship in deliverance asked Saul’s permission and sought
someone very skilled to do the job. Who did they find? David.
David
was also a brave warrior. When all of Israel ran for their lives
at Goliath’s challenge, including all the mighty men of
war, David confronted their fear and brought victory to Israel.
On one occasion he went out to war in support of another king
an on his return found that some enemies had attacked and taken
away all he had left behind, including his wives, children and
property. On getting the go-ahead from God, he pursued the enemy
and recovered it all.
In
1 Samuel 30: 7- 8, David used the ephod to do the work of a
priest. Normally it was forbidden for a king to perform the
duties of a priest. King Saul did it and incurred God’s
wrath. What David did with God’s approval shows that he
was not only a king, but also a priest. Today, believers take
on several roles. You are a king, a priest and a prophet unto
God. These are not honorary titles, but responsibilities you
should perform. Your success in life depends on how well you
play your roles.
God,
like David, is a person of war. Are you? Have you gone out before
to deliver and minister to others, and on your return found
that the devil had struck at your home or business? What did
you do? Did you accept it as God’s will and let it go?
No. Pursue and recover all the enemy has stolen. Scripture says:
‘Woe unto him that keepeth his sword from blood.’
It is dangerous to put on God’s armour ad refuse to use
it. Ask God to make you all he has designed you to be.
ACTION
POINT
Plead with God to strengthen the body of Christ in Nigeria
and other parts of the world to effectively represent him.