Title: The King and the Servant (2007.1.21)
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Date: January 21, 2007
Word: 2 Samuel 19:31-39
Title: The King and the Servant
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The text suggests that Barzillai, who served the banquet when King David was staying in Mahanaim, should go up with him when he returns to Jerusalem, but he humbly refused and asked to take 'Kimham' instead of him, and David did as Barzillai's request . content to be.
David running away
David spent a lot of his life in exile. Pursued by Saul, they lived in seclusion in the Philistines, in the wilderness, and in caves for a long, long time.
Also, David is a failure in educating his children. David had many subordinates who risked his life, and he was respected. But for whatever reason, David has always been excessively tolerant of his children. When Amnon raped her half-sister Tamar, she was very angry and took no action. When the brother-in-law murder of Absalom struck Amnon, he tore his clothes and fell to the ground, but did nothing.
Barzillai's Loyalty
As a Gileadite, Barzillai was loyal to King David. A nation, a society, and the church have the same devotion of faithful servants who spare no body and material. Of course, Jesus also had people like Judas, but the remaining disciples were all martyred except for John. Because the apostle Paul also had faithful workers like Prisca and Aquila, the early church prospered and revived.
Barzillai assisted David, a savage remnant who was fleeing.
The Faith of the White Army
A “white coat of arms” means going to war without any position, and a nurse serving in the military to care for the wounded.
In fact, the word itself does not fit the beliefs of the saints. Because the word “saint” itself is a life that takes up and follows Jesus Christ on the cross.
Barzillai took many servants to escort David and see him off until they crossed the Jordan. But he politely declines David's offer. The appearance of Barzillai who is faithful but does not ask for rewards shows how the saints should serve the Church of God, even in the world. Because Christians have already received the great grace of God. A believer should be able to give thanks for becoming a child of God. It is just a great honor to be able to be with the Lord who is the head and king.
Barzillai is a man who knows his position and knows the position of the king.
A person who knows the king's grace and knows his own duty.