David was a teenage
shepherd boy whose physical appearance showed no special features. There was
nothing physically striking about him that pointed to him as God’s choice of a
king elect. But God sees far beyond what man can comprehend
“…the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7)
Though his actions
weren’t always perfect, David’s heart was perfect toward God (Acts 13:22). He
served God with a loyal heart.
To be loyal means to be
faithful or steadfast in allegiance. It means to be devoted to God’s cause.
This was the virtue Saul lacked that made God reject him as a king over Israel.
Another king, Amaziah, did all the right things but still didn’t get God’s
approval because of his wrong attitude. (2 Chronicles 25:2). So in your
relationship with the Lord, the state of your heart counts! Your attitude to
God and to service in His kingdom must reflect whole hearted devotion and
unfeigned loyalty.
It’s time to examine
yourself and ensure your words match your actions, and that your actions match
the thoughts of your heart in your service to the Lord. Who are you? How do you
do your work for the Lord? These are very important questions you must answer
for yourself. Only the works we do with a sincere and loyal heart will be
accepted when we stand before the judgement seat of Christ; the rest will be
burnt because they have no significance before God (1 Corinthians 3:13).
There are Christians
who haven’t pledged their allegiance to Christ but have lived only for
themselves. But praise God, the church is rising in glory and God is purging
her of all these. So, honestly examine yourself in the light of God’s Word
today, and pray to God to help you make changes where necessary.
Author: Rev. Chris
Oyakilome
Senior Pastor; Christ Embassy Church Ministry
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