"All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart...to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king" (1 Chron. 12:38).
When the time came for David to be enthroned as the new King of Israel it was written, "that the men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart ...to make David king over all Israel." As a result Israel became a great and mighty nation with David as their king. In this passage we find the secret to a united church that is enabled by God to do damage to the kingdom of darkness. Like the men of war in David's time, individual believers must come together in a local church with hearts that our seeking the preeminence of Christ. Paul wrote, “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philip. 1:27-28).
What does it mean to demonstrate a manner of life that is becoming or worthy of the gospel of Christ? The gospel of Christ is the good news that Jesus humbled himself and in love gave his life to save sinners like you and I. When a believer is living a life worthy of the gospel they are living a life that reflects the selfless nature of Christ. But sadly there are believers today that are more focused on their own agendas, rights and preferences than they are glorifying the gospel of Christ. It’s been said when Christians focus on their rights you’ll have a revolution. But when they focus on their responsibilities you’ll have revival. It’s when each individual believers seeks to exalt the Savior with their lives and not self that they will be united and become a mighty force in advancing the kingdom of God.
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