“And David knew that the Lord had
established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly
exalted for the sake of His people Israel.”
1 Chronicles 14:2
King David learned an important
lesson every leader must learn if he is to ensure God’s continual blessing. He
knew why God blessed him. It wasn’t because he deserved it, though he was a man
who sought God with his whole heart. It wasn’t because of his great skill,
though he was a great military strategist. It wasn’t because he was perfect,
for he committed some horrible sins during his reign as king. No, it was for
none of these reasons. God blessed David for the “sake of His people Israel.”
God never blesses an individual just
for that person’s exclusive benefit. God calls each of us to be a blessing to
others. So often we forget this last part. R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman who
built heavy construction equipment, came to realize this only after God took
him through many trials. Once the Lord had all of LeTourneau, he came to
realize that the question wasn’t whether he gave 10 percent of what the Lord
gave him. Rather, the question was, “What amount does He want me to keep?”
LeTourneau was known for giving 90 percent of his income toward the end of his
career and was a great supporter of world missions. But the Lord doesn’t bless
workplace believers just for the ability to give financially. God has given
workplace believers many more gifts beyond the financial.
What is happening with the spiritual
fruit of God’s blessing on your life? Is it clogged, or is it freely flowing to
others? Ask the Lord to free you to be a blessing to those in your circle of
influence.
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