DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 ON THE HEROES’ ROLL CALL TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 11:26-47

DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

ON THE HEROES’ ROLL CALL

TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 11:26-47

Key Verse: “Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem” (1 Chronicles 11:26)_

It is usually the practice of nations to recognize those who have distinguished themselves in their service to the nation. In the military particularly, those who displayed dare-devil courage in warfare are usually rewarded for their feats. It is noteworthy that all the soldiers on the war front have their names and deeds entrenched on the heroes’ list.

The chapter in focus recognized those officers in King David’s army that were described as “valiant men.” They must have earned this title and recognition as a result of their bold, fearless and gallant accomplishments in warfare at the expense of their lives. Apart from that, it is obvious that their commitment stemmed from their love, loyalty and devotion to King David and their fatherland.

The lesson is this; the fearful have no honour and recognition. To engrave our names on the sands of time and be accorded the honour of heroes, we must be willing and ready to give our best to our Lord and Master. It is obvious and sad that those who are afraid of what their commitment to the Lord would cost them, have no love for the Lord and show no loyalty and commitment to Him and the cause of the Kingdom.

God has a list of those that distinguish themselves in His service. No sacrifice of love to the King of kings will go unnoticed. The Lord is therefore challenging us to bravery and honourable service for Him. There are captives souls that need valiant men to come to their rescue. Let us courageously and masterfully wield the weapons of prayers and the gospel to dispel the work of darkness and restore light to our path. We will ever, in all eternity, be remembered for what we have done!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The fearful has no honour.
COVER to COVER: DEUTERONOMY 24-27_

PONDER:
1. A roll call of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in an extraordinary ways for God.
2. A roll call of distressed and dejected people who overcome their personal challenges and developed themselves to become who is who in God's army.
3. A roll call of men "of like passion" very passionate about about the honour and the glory of their King.
4. A roll call of brave and fearless warriors of the cross fighting tirelessly to gain more ground for the gospel expansion.
5. A roll call of faithfuls contending for the faith once delivered to the saints.
6. Are you one of them? Decide to be one.

HYMN: Christ Our Mighty Captain (GHS 100)

1. Christ, our mighty Captain, leads against the foe;
We will never falter when He bids us go;
Tho' His righteous purpose we may never know,
Yet we'll follow all the way.

Chorus:
Forward! forward! 'tis the Lord's command.
Forward! forward to the promised land;
Forward! forward! let the chorus ring;
We are sure to win with Christ our King!

2 Let our glorious banner ever be unfurled;
From its mighty stronghold evil shall be hurled;
Christ, our mighty Captain, overcomes the world,
And we follow all the way.
[Chorus]

3 Fierce the battle rages, but 'twill not be long,
Then triumphant shall we join the blessed throng,
Joyfully uniting in the victor's song,
If we follow all the way.
[Chorus]

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I want to be counted among warriors for Christ. Give me power to be one.
2. Lord, I want to be counted among the faithfuls. Give me more grace to be one.
3. Lord, let the Holy Spirit be working mightily in me to making me a terror to the kingdom of darkness.
4. Let the holy fire and passion of the Holy Spirit fall upon the church afresh for a great exploit.