“All these, being men of war who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king.” 1 Chronicles 12:38
This Verse summarizes the gathering of the Army, previously under Saul’s leadership, to David. Mighty Men of War, yes! But also Men of an undivided heart! This is mentioned 3 times today; as soldiers of Judah and Benjamin leave Saul, of Zebulun’s Militia in particular, and here, of everyone in general.
Now again, I know this is a Military Picture. Some of you may have a problem with that. But as I said yesterday, this was Necessary; not only for their future Real Estate holdings, but also for their ongoing protection from the Enemies that lived within, and also surrounded, their Country. But the Point is not a Military One; It’s a Unity One. They were Committed to serve David after leaving Saul and they did it with One Mind and One Heart!
But isn’t this a picture of Christ and His Church? We see and sense our need to leave one Allegiance, the World and the Devil, and follow another, Christ and His People! Our former Master was cruel and heartless, but our New One is Kind and has captured our hearts. This is the work of the Gospel! Oh God, unite our hearts to fear your Name!!!