And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
Being a Baptist preacher, I confess an affinity for alliterated three-point outlines—especially those that come directly from the Word of God, as this one does.
Every one that was in distress.
Burdened, carrying a heavy load—anxious or oppressed.
Every one that was in debt.
We all know what that is—owing payments.
Every one that was discontented.
Bitter, weak, angry.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard preachers joke, “Sounds like a Baptist church.” That is true in the sense that the Word of God draws people out of this troubled world.
The sad fact is that too many Baptist churches have been formed by those who’ve been drawn away from another Baptist church—those who feel oppressed and burdened by the responsibilities of church membership; those who don’t like tithing or missions giving, or the fact that the preacher preaches on such things; those who hold grudges against others in the church and so find another church where, at least for now, they haven’t been offended.
God used all of this in David’s life and for His glory. God still uses failures today for our good and for His glory. But that could never mean it would not be better if we grew spiritually strong enough to bear the load, spiritually faithful enough to understand giving, and simply spiritual enough to forgive offenses.
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