GREAT LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM KING DAVID (2)

Read: 1 CHRONICLES 11 & 13

Meditation verse:

“Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron saying, “indeed we are your bone and your flesh” (1 Chronicles 11:1).

David was a very competent leader. Psalm 78:72 says that he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. From shepherd boy to poet, giant killer, and then king, he was skilled and excellent at what he did. Excellence does not occur by happenstance, it takes practice, diligence and commitment. Ecclesiastes 10:10 says” if the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success”.

David had a great reputation. The people came willingly to him and volunteered to serve. Even some of Saul’s kinsmen and people previously in his camp defected to David’s camp. And David received every one of them. Proverbs 22:1 says, “a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold”. What do the people you lead think of you?

David was a lover and worshipper of God. One time, he danced before the Lord with all his might; wearing a linen ephod and leaping and whirling, so much so that his wife Michal, accused him of uncovering in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows (2 Samuel 6:14-20).

He was a generous King who gave willingly to those he led and to God. When offered free land upon which to offer sacrifices to God, he insisted on buying it from the owner saying, “No, but I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God with that which costs me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). He bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. The bible says the liberal soul shall be made fat (Proverbs 11:25)

David was quick to own up to his mistakes and ask God for mercy. Great leaders are human; they can fail sometimes. Their greatness lies in owning up to their errors and asking forgiveness from whoever they have offended. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Want to be a great leader? Eschew pride and embrace humility.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye

Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest.

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:

Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com. I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.

I look forward to hearing from you.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
Have you asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart?

He says in Mathew 11:28, “come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He longs to give you rest."

Would you like to do so now? Here’s a prayer you can say:
Dear Jesus, I believe that You died to save me from all my sins. Today, I invite you into my heart and I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive all my sins and help me to live my life for You.

If you prayed this prayer, send me an email at rockteachingministry@gmail.com

I would love to pray with you personally and send you a copy of my book; ‘Living the Life’ to encourage you as you begin your new life in Christ.