King James Bible Study: Receive The Victory
For: Sunday May 15, 2011
Chapters: I Chronicles 11-13
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Details of Today's Reading: David becomes King of Israel, Catalog of his mighty men, David’s army at Ziglag, the leaders who made David king, and David’s failed attempt to bring the Ark of God back to Jerusalem.

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“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,” - Romans 12:3-6a.

Those whom have called on Jesus Christ to save them become a part of the body of Christ. No matter how much we try, not one person is able to do everything there is to do in the world. Therefore, God has given us all different skills, talents, personalities, attitudes, and even experiences for one main purpose and that is to bring others to Him. When we use our abilities as God purposed we can not fail, and will always see victory.

After years of struggles, patience, and praying David is finally receiving the promise that God made to him as a boy, that he would be king of Israel. The first thing he does as king is set up his army. David chose men of all tribes who were skilled in specific weaponry instead of choosing just one tribe.

“So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time... And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.” - I Chronicles 11:9-11,20.

The honors of Christ’s kingdom are prepared for those who fight the good fight of faith and are willing to venture even life itself for Christ’s sake. “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” - I Timothy 6:12.

David continued to set up Israel in the way God directed him, even if that meant he had to deal with some people who he thought was his friends, but were against him in every way. At first, the House of Israel was against David being king, in fact, they chose Saul's son to reign over them, while David reigned in Hebron. It was not until all of the House of Saul had been killed before they accepted David as king of all of Israel.

“And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David. And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.” - I Chronicles 12:16-18.

When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is, or ought to be, great joy in that soul knowing that our provisions are made, not only here on earth, but for eternity in heaven and beyond as well. Happiness is in those who wisely perceive it to be their duty and interest, to submit to the Savior Jesus Christ, at all times, not just when things are going well. Those who break through and overcome in these attempts will receive the victory. “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” - I John 5:3-5.


We all have to remember one important thing, God is with us. Satan knows this, in fact, the stronger our faith in God, the more Satan is trying to weaken us. Our strength comes from Christ and as long as we remain in His power, no one can knock us down, not even Satan. Therefore to see the victory we must arm ourselves with what God has given us.

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” - Ephesians 6:11-17. The number one key to victory is salvation through Jesus Christ, He and He alone gives us the victory over Satan, hell, and every fight we will ever encounter. Praise God!

Jesus Revealed: Today Jesus is revealed through David, the anointed king, Christ is the Anointed King of Kings who will reign over all for eternity. “That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;” - I Timothy 6:14,15.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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