September 7, 2010

2 Samuel 1

I can understand David’s lament over Jonathan; after all, they were best friends. But he lamented Saul, and took vengeance upon Saul’s supposed executioner. Why? He took vengeance because Saul was “the Lord’s anointed.” The glory of the Lord was important enough to David that he would not even harm “the Lord’s anointed” even if that anointed one deserved to die. But it wasn’t just about right and wrong. David loved Saul because of that anointing. The words expressed in his dirge indicate that he was indeed sorrowful over Saul’s death. David’s focus had to be upon the glory of the Lord. For that reason he mourned. Is my focus upon the glory of the Lord so strong, so clear, that when those who seek to do destroy me meet unfortunate circumstance that I genuinely mourn over their demise? Lord, bring me to the point that Your glory is of utmost importance to me, even greater than my own well being. Indeed we serve a glorious King. Speak His glory to someone today!

--Pastor john

1 Corinthians 16

The Lord Jesus Christ is full of grace. He expresses His grace most often through other brothers and sisters in Christ. The saints in Jerusalem were encountering severe famine. His love in us motivates us to give to those in need. Even this carnal but wealthy church in Corinth was giving to Jerusalem--because of the love of the Lord Jesus. When we give to other’s needs out of the proper motive, we are displaying His glory.

Maranatha-O Lord Come or Our Lord has come-is our hearts cry! We long to see his glory fully manifest! Indeed we serve a glorious King! Speak His glory to someone today!

--Pastor John