JUNE 8TH
Text: 1 Chronicles 11:9-12
King James Version (KJV)
9. So David waxed greater
and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.
10. These also are the
chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in
his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of
the Lord concerning Israel.
11. And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had;
Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear
against three hundred slain by him at one time.
12. And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who
was one of the three mighties.
This is the year of power and glory and I believe there is
coming a greater dimension of glory than we have ever seen because our God is
ready to do great things. One significant indication that God is about to do
something unusual in our midst is the release of the gift of men. It is true
that God would often give visions to just one person but often than not, that
person would need others to work with him to accomplish that vision.
With every elevation in life, comes one challenge or the other
and this is often when certain people or gifts are added to enable us overcome
every challenge that will confront us. That notwithstanding, if we fail to ask
God for the required wisdom to know how to engage such gifts, we will not get
to the expected result.
When the Lord established David, he prospered because the Lord
gave him the wisdom to appoint his men into the position of leadership over
small and large groups. These captains were given the responsibility of
overseeing the various groups and as a result of this there was great level of
discipline and accountability. These captains were mighty men who have
distinguished themselves as faithful and loyal servants of David over time.
They were warriors tested and proven in battle.
The hallmark of a place with great impact is a combination of a
visionary leader and passionate and selfless follower. Such was the case of
David and the men around him. These guys were ready to risk their lives to
grant even the casual wish of their leader. Many who claim to be committed to a
vision find it hard to carry out their main responsibility and it is obvious
such persons are unwilling to stress themselves over what is not their original
duty. But the truth is that such persons who are focused in doing only that
which is required of them hardly attract the favor that causes others to rise
to a place of prominence.
Every great accomplishment requires great visionaries and great
followers who are ready to inconvenient themselves to take the required risk to
achieve success. There is no place for the faint hearted in this place. Where
do you belong?
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