You're a question to the universe, a wonder to the world.
David. A man after Gods own heart. After Christ Jesus there is more scriptural references to this one man than any other of the giants of the Bible, of all the men, of all the women whom God used as His vessels, why this man?
Its because of his devotion, of his utter passion for God, his complete obedience, his courage and loyalty. He was a man after Gods own heart. Still a man yes, but never, in any of the times he fell, and he fell hard, did he turn his back on God, never did he turn from Christ and Gods perfect will. He was the sunrise king of Israel after the darkness of Saul. He was the example of what Jesus' own rule on earth would have been if Christ had chosen to come from his heavenly throne to rule Israel himself.
Pastor Bill spoke about David tonight. We've been following Davids footsteps throughout the Bible on Wensday nights and tonight's message just really stirred my soul. Pastor used the example that God raises up a David in every generation, in every country, in every county, in every community, in every family. God sends a David to be a positive solution to a negative situation. He used this example over many topics but the one that spoke most to me was that Christ sends a David in others to be a leader, to be a role model, to be a friend, and ultimately (if it be Gods will) to be a man or woman after Gods own heart in ones marriage. This touched me deeply because of my recent realizations of my place in the lives of others, where I once thought I took a backseat role I realized I'm a major influence. I've realized my position as a role model to many of my beloved friends and this challenge Pastor proposed of us to become the "David" that we can all be. To be the sunrise to follow the deepest darkness. I know that throughout my life God has placed Davids in my path, that in my ultimate darkness I was pulled through by a David and that Gods plan for me is to become the woman after Gods own heart that He desires of me. I accept this challenge wholeheartedly. I love that Gods plan for me is to be a positive solution to someone's negative situation. I love that Christ is using me to change lives, I love that I've come to take a side by side role in the lives of the ones I love the most. I love that God has put me in this position.
I fear it as well. I know that God will lead me through the times of my life that I need help with, I know that the struggles I have will be answered through His infinite plan and wisdom, I know that there is a plan for me. And most of all, I know that through Him, ALL things are possible. I know that the responsibility that this position requires is great, I know that the influence I have demands a careful watch of my life, I know that those who need me depend on me to be strong and to lead them through the darkness to the beauty and peace that is the sunrise. I'm ready for this challenge.
I feel Gods spirit in me transforming me, always changing me, always challenging me. I propose this challenge as it was proposed to me, will you become the David that God would have you to be? Will you accept your role as a positive solution to someone or some negative situation? Will you seek the knowledge, the love, the wisdom and the peace that is Christ? Will you resemble great King David in his characteristics of loyalty, courage, Love and passion for Christ, his complete denial of other gods, his complete devotion to Christ and his commandments, his integrity? Will you shine as the David that God would have you to be? I challenge you as God has challenged me. You will be blessed beyond belief, and comforted without ceasing, will you accept? Will you be the sunrise after the darkness?
Its because of his devotion, of his utter passion for God, his complete obedience, his courage and loyalty. He was a man after Gods own heart. Still a man yes, but never, in any of the times he fell, and he fell hard, did he turn his back on God, never did he turn from Christ and Gods perfect will. He was the sunrise king of Israel after the darkness of Saul. He was the example of what Jesus' own rule on earth would have been if Christ had chosen to come from his heavenly throne to rule Israel himself.
Pastor Bill spoke about David tonight. We've been following Davids footsteps throughout the Bible on Wensday nights and tonight's message just really stirred my soul. Pastor used the example that God raises up a David in every generation, in every country, in every county, in every community, in every family. God sends a David to be a positive solution to a negative situation. He used this example over many topics but the one that spoke most to me was that Christ sends a David in others to be a leader, to be a role model, to be a friend, and ultimately (if it be Gods will) to be a man or woman after Gods own heart in ones marriage. This touched me deeply because of my recent realizations of my place in the lives of others, where I once thought I took a backseat role I realized I'm a major influence. I've realized my position as a role model to many of my beloved friends and this challenge Pastor proposed of us to become the "David" that we can all be. To be the sunrise to follow the deepest darkness. I know that throughout my life God has placed Davids in my path, that in my ultimate darkness I was pulled through by a David and that Gods plan for me is to become the woman after Gods own heart that He desires of me. I accept this challenge wholeheartedly. I love that Gods plan for me is to be a positive solution to someone's negative situation. I love that Christ is using me to change lives, I love that I've come to take a side by side role in the lives of the ones I love the most. I love that God has put me in this position.
I fear it as well. I know that God will lead me through the times of my life that I need help with, I know that the struggles I have will be answered through His infinite plan and wisdom, I know that there is a plan for me. And most of all, I know that through Him, ALL things are possible. I know that the responsibility that this position requires is great, I know that the influence I have demands a careful watch of my life, I know that those who need me depend on me to be strong and to lead them through the darkness to the beauty and peace that is the sunrise. I'm ready for this challenge.
I feel Gods spirit in me transforming me, always changing me, always challenging me. I propose this challenge as it was proposed to me, will you become the David that God would have you to be? Will you accept your role as a positive solution to someone or some negative situation? Will you seek the knowledge, the love, the wisdom and the peace that is Christ? Will you resemble great King David in his characteristics of loyalty, courage, Love and passion for Christ, his complete denial of other gods, his complete devotion to Christ and his commandments, his integrity? Will you shine as the David that God would have you to be? I challenge you as God has challenged me. You will be blessed beyond belief, and comforted without ceasing, will you accept? Will you be the sunrise after the darkness?
posted by Jamie | 12:19 AM
2 Comments:
Hi. You don't know me, but I found your blog through Jamie Orr's. I enjoyed this post and was going to leave a brilliantly insightful comment, but it got sort of long, so I turned it into a post on my blog instead.
Yeah...what you said about David's son dying is a good point. Just because mistakes can ultimately be learning experiences for us and God works all things for good in the end, that doesn't mean there are no negative consequences when we make them, both for us and other people. Unfortunately, we can't usually see the big picture and the good that will come from our mistakes when they happen, if ever. But I guess part of trusting God is knowing that the big picture does equal awesomeness way beyond those negative consequences and not letting bad times cause you to turn on Him and forget His promises.
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