1st Chronicles 27:33. “And Ahithophel was the king’s counseller: and Hushain the Archite was the king’s companion.” THE KING’S COMPANION. In the service of the king each one has an appointed task – No doubt for the work for which each was suited. Some were good with animals; others went into the military when asked – Still others tended the orchards that were fruited. There was a main counselor, there were wise men and scribes – But there was one man closer than them all. Wherever you saw the king, this man was at his side – His companion was always at his beck and call.
Sometimes we have special friends; companions we can trust – A person we trust and in whom we can confide. My wife is such a person; she can correct me if she must – She can point out the things my ego tries to hide. We travel the land together; we share in work and in walk – Though we are together, each one has a work to do. Some folks turn to me, others want with her to talk – Our differences make possible a larger point of view.
I wonder if I could be trusted to be a companion of the heavenly King – If I was living when He was here, would I be one He chose? I am not sure if I would be an asset or what I could bring To be a benefit as a companion if I was one of those. But I’m not living back then, it is now I journey through life with Him – And where I am, with many others, He is there too. An unseen King’s companions are conscious of God’s presence with them. They live consciously of the King who knows all they say and do.
People who know me should be able to sense another Presence. My talk and deportment should bring honor to His name. I can never be like Him in my person or my essence – But when it comes to showing love, I can do the same. I can show others mercy and my speech can be with grace. I can befriend sinners and show compassion like He did. I can be a companion if I will live and walk by faith. Through me He should be able to be seen, though His visible presence hid.
“O Lord God, this day I would like to be a disciple who knows Thou art with me and I am near Thee as a companion. I would like to hear Thy voice in many ways and rejoice in all of Thy many works here. When I speak, may I speak as Thy mouthpiece – particularly tonight in the meeting. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”