"All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, 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).
The mighty men of David's army were successful in battle because they were united--they fought together and never broke rank. No matter how hot the battle, they stood as one against the enemy and prevailed. And the key to their unity was their singleness of purpose, which was to make David King.
"Let us learn to keep rank, shoulder to shoulder, and in step, with our brethren. Too many like to break the ranks, and do God’s work independently. Fifty men who act together will do greater execution than five hundred acting apart. There is too much of this guerilla fighting. Unity is strength; and in their efforts to overthrow the kingdom of Satan it is most essential that the soldiers of Christ move in rank and keep step" (F.B. Meyer).
Unity among us Christians that overcomes the Kingdom of darkness, can only be achieved when our singleness of purpose is to exalt the name of Jesus and advance his kingdom not our own. Let's fight the good fight of faith shoulder to shoulder for the fame and glory of our King and Savior Jesus Christ.
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