1 Chronicles 12
-Chapter 12 describes the ones who came to David both in
Ziklag (a city in Philistia where David had escaped to hide from Saul), during
his time in waiting for the throne of Israel, and when he received his kingdom
in Hebron. The key verse is twenty-two: “For day by day men came to David to
help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.” This indicates,
it was a slow and steady process of finding favor with the people of Israel.
People came to him; he didn’t have to struggle and strive to search them out.
God was in it and prospered this movement to make him the king according to the
word of the LORD (1 Chronicles 12:23). All twelve tribes are listed as lending
support with mighty strength and power, and when Saul was vanquished, there was
a newfound unity and joy in the nation with a perfect heart under their ruler
whom God had consecrated (1 Chronicles 12:38-40).
-*Application* In any new work that we have started by the
word of the LORD, we will find many similarities to this biblical and historical
narrative. Any work of the LORD will take time and must be done the proper way
according to His plans and His purposes. The LORD will bring people, strong
people, to help in our time of need. Fortify the troops. Have the same mind-set.
Prepare for spiritual warfare. Celebrate and have the joy of the LORD indeed.
We fight through the victory He has laid claim of at the cross. Be the modern-day
army of God.
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 12:22
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