• A Migthy Touch
In the song written about Saul and Jonathan, David said: “Saul added gold on the garment of the daughters of Isreal.” What does this signify, Eph 6:14: “ From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” Rev. 19:8: “And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.”
Today many are in the church, but without the garment. Matt 22:11: “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.”
This garment guarantees salvation. Psalm 132:16, Isaiah 52:1, 61:10. This could also refer to what God has given to the Church. We owe God to bring out the beauty of this garment by adding virtues that can not perish.
How To Add Gold On The Apparel
• Improving on the good deeds of our fathers.
• Appreciating the good we see in others.
• Bringing out the true beauty of our faith.
God has given us a garment. Let us add gold to it, and make it beautiful and attractive. The essence of garment is to cover nakedness and for beauty. See Gen 3:7, 21. I pray for you today; every shame of your life be covered through the mercies of Christ our Saviour, in Jesus’ name, amen!
Why do the mighty fall. There are certain factors that can lead to great men falling and some of them are: rejected by heaven. 1 Sam 15:10-11 and refusal to repent. 1 Sam 15:15.
Mark the word, in 1 Sam 15:15: “They have brought them…” King Saul saying, ‘they,’ he was indirectly saying ‘it was them and not me; I am not part of it. I am Innocent.’ Today, people do not take responsibility for their actions; instead they shift blames. There is always someone to blame; when they fail in ministry, in marriage, in business, in politics, in academics, among others. Who are you blaming; are you truly without fault in all of these?
• Seeking help from strange sources. 1 Sam 28:6-7.
• Choosing the wrong enemy – David.
The time Saul would have used to seek God, and pursue after the enemies; he invested that energy in the pursuit of David, a ‘common Servant.’ Someone would wonder, what was David’s crime! Today people pursue the wrong target; let me ask you: who are you after? That man or woman in your place of work, your community or business? What has that person done?
Rejoice Not (2 Sam 1:17,20)
David did not celebrate the fall of Saul, rather he mourned even as it is re-echoing today: “Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the street of Ashkelon.” What has the body of Christ turned into; before the world, in beer parlours, drinking joints, shops, social media among others. Christians criticise themselves and those who are supposed to be converted mock the truth and the saviour who purchased us through His death on the cross.
Why this warning: That the daughters of the Philistines will not rejoice.Let us ask ourselves: How do we share the slain of the church in the market place? How do we treat our wounded soldiers? In Galatian 6:1: “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such person with the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
• Venerable Stephen Wolemonwu is the Rector, Ibru Ecumenical Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State (08035413812)
