Today, we study the Book of 1 Chronicles 12 where various helpers of David were recorded.
THEME:
“ALWAYS READY TO HELP”
Key Scripture
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(1 Chronicles 12:18)
“We are yours, O David; We are on your side, O son of Jesse! Peace, Peace to you, And peace to your helper! For your God helps you”
Bible References
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1 Chronicles 12:18
1 Chronicles 12:22
Psalms 46:1
2 Chronicles 26:15
2 Corinthians 1:24
Proverbs 11:14
1 Chronicles 12:32
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 6:6
REFLECTION NUMBER 1
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“A PRESENT HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE”
Brethren, The Bible declares in Psalms 46:1 that “God is our refuge, an ever-present help in times of trouble”
Without doubt, we serve a God Who is ALWAYS READY TO HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE”
When The Lord helps a man, the results are always “Extraordinary Feats” as reported in 2 Chronicles 26:15 that “he (King Uzziah) was MARVELOUSLY HELPED till he became strong”
In addition to DIVINE HELP, The Lord also sends HELPERS (OF DESTINY) to us for critical assistance.
For an instance, David benefited tremendously such that ” (HELPERS) came ..day by day to help him until it was a great army like the army of God”
(1 Chronicles12:22)
There are also “HELPERS OF OUR JOY” who may be Elders, Pastors and Mentors that guide with Counsel and WISDOM.
(2 Corinthians 1:24)
Yes, Helpers of JOY as multitude of Counsellors contribute to SAFETY.
(Proverbs 11:14)
Dear Lord, we appreciate your Help and Helpers sent from Heaven to us.
REFLECTION NUMBER 2
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“The Spiritual Gift of Discernment”
According to First Chronicles Chapter 12: verse 32, the Bible David was also helped by “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do”
A major boost to the HELP offered to David was the UNUSUAL GIFT OF DISCERNMENT from the sons of Issachar!
This Spiritual Gift is very valuable in times of uncertainty.
The good news is that, as Believers today, we are ELIGIBLE for this Gift as well as other SPIRITAL GIFTS
(1 Cor. 12:1-11)
It was also ecorded of our Lord Jesus that “Jesus himself knew what He would do” (John 6:6)
What An ADVANTAGE!
Conclusion
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We ALL need DIVINE Help & Divine Direction
Prayer
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We pray for the Spirit of Discernment with the advantage to impact positively the times and seasons of our lives as well as advance the Kingdom. Amen.
