1 Chronicles 23:27 (KJV)
For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:
David had his faults, to be sure. One of the evidences of the supernatural nature of the Bible is that it is honest about its heroes. Every one of them was as human as we are—warts and all. Every one of them, that is, except Christ. He is as human as we are in the temptations He experienced—yet without sin.
David had his faults. But there is very little question about his calling, his devotion, and his greatness as a leader. His final years were spent dedicated to the advancement of the faith among the people of Israel. I can’t help but think of how far his nation strayed from the standards he instituted.
- Some of it was caused simply by human failing. Even Solomon strayed enough that things were set up for a fall.
- Some of it was caused by the passing of time and the handing off of leadership. Rehoboam, the first king anointed without David’s immediate supervision, witnessed the nation divide into two.
- Some of it was caused by international affairs. I don’t suppose there has been a time in history, since the age of government, that nations haven’t tried to take over others. The battle to maintain or gain power, as it has in every nation, had a huge impact on the direction of Israel—politically, economically, and spiritually.
Nothing has changed—for Israel, for the nations of the world, or for the United States. The failings of men, the passing of time and administrations, and the pressures of international affairs demand that governments change. Politics, economics, and even spiritual influences are subject to change.
So here’s the personal application. You and I cannot depend upon any of those to maintain our walk with God. If we are to have a growing, true, and vital relationship with the Lord, we’re going to have to see to that personally.
I do not mean that we do this alone. God has never endorsed that. But He has instituted a place whereby we may grow together in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
That place is small congregations of believers of like faith and practice, organized independently of an outside headquarters and committed to carrying out the one commission Christ gave.
That place is the local New Testament Baptist church.
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