Today as I sat doing my quiet time, (thank you Lord for meeting me with me!!) I perused through 1 Samuel 21-22. I learned some great things about King David and while he fled from Saul who was seeking to kill him.
David knew to practice holiness each time he set out on a mission. I would believe that he knew it carried a daily significance. By this time Jonathan and David had spoken over whether Saul was really out to kill David or not. David set out and went to the priest for prayer and guidance. While visiting the priests, David asked for food. The priest had only consecrated bread to offer and they were welcome to it if they had kept themselves pure and clean. David assured the priest that the men's "things" were holy, as is what he required every time he set out on a mission. He also explained that even if the mission were not holy, he would be.
David's heart in this manner, although he lied to save his life which later led to the death of over 80 priests, reveals to us the manner in which we should face each day: Consecrated. Not only must we daily consecrate ourselves unto Him but we should also realize we have THE CONSECRATED BREAD within us as believers and should not walk around as if we were defiled.
We serve a Holy God and things that are unholy cannot abide in His presence. No matter my duties or job requirements for the day, I must make sure I am sanctified by the Lord. The things of this world easily defile us and make us unworthy of taking of the bread just as it would have been for the men with David, if they had been with women. We turn away from ourselves and the things of this world in order to be made into the image of Christ and be transformed by HIM so why do we insist on taking the Holy One to unholy places? Wherever we go, He goes. Whatever we drink or eat, He drinks or eats. Whatever we think we pour out on our Jesus. His light shines brightly and we know the secret things in our lives He is trying to flush out, yet we still insist to have it our own way. We act much more like Saul (the king trying to kill David) than we do David or even Jesus. I want to be called a woman after God's own heart and I don't think I can do that unless I am daily consecrated no matter my journey.
I must make sure that my "things" are holy and my life is honoring to the Lord. Each time my feet hit the floor all that is within must praise His holy name! My thoughts, my actions, my heart must be made holy by my Holy One. My life should reflect my beliefs, my actions should mirror His, and my goal must be to honor and please the Lord. (Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven!)
There is enough of this big old world to go around, but God who is even larger is what we need the most and see the least. We are called to holiness and called to a Holy One!
Thank you Lord Jesus that you have shone us the way and made known to us through your Word what you desire in our lives. I pray that you help me to live in a way that is pleasing to you every day no matter where you send me.
Chel
