1 Chronicles 20
At
a time when kings go out to war, David stayed at home in Jerusalem
and sent Joab to fight against the Ammonites to the east. No reason
is given here for his behavior since the Chronicler is focusing on
the glory of David's reign.
What
Joab did, in this case overthrowing the capital of the Ammonites, he
did in the name of the king. The crown of the Ammonites goes to the
king and not to the general who led the troops in battle.
The
details of why David stayed home and how Joab convinced David to come
forth to victory were not recorded here. They were given to us in
another place. The important point was that the glory of victory
belonged to the Lord's anointed, David.
When
David's servants performed great deeds of valor against enemies of
imposing stature, it was David's hand that accomplished the victory.
These great warriors were united to David. Their conquests were
credited to the king that they loved.
We
have a King, a descendant of David, who fights for us. If we have any
accomplishment in His service, it is our joy to acknowledge that
Jesus is the one who should receive the glory. If we have won any
crowns, it is our to delight to lay them at the feet of the Christ.
The
alternative to this way of life is to see ourselves as disconnected
from our Lord. This we cannot agree to. We insist that His victories
are for our well-being. If we have achieved anything, it is only
because of Him. He must receive the praise. We will not be
independent from Jesus.
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