1st Samuel 21:8. “And David said unto Ahimelech, ‘And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? For I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.”
THE KING’S BUSINESS.
There are some kings whose business is bad – In arrogance and pride, they forget about God – Or at best consider God to be somewhat of an equal – Hoping they’ll take His place if in the future there’s a sequel. How pitiful they are when without humility and grace – They think there’s something in them that gave them place. They either don’t think much beyond this day – Or else don’t consider God has the final say.
The King of kings, the One who is over all – Has business going on to which I am called. The kingdom consists now of people in every nation – Some are poor and outcasts – others have situations. His citizens have a commission they hasten to fulfill – Often, they are rejected and some are even killed. But haste is required – the end of earthly kingdoms is in sight Then the darkness of the world gives way to the King’s Holy Light.
What a privilege to be allowed to be in the King’s business! He sends us where He wants, to the rich or the homeless. He has expansion in His mind that other kings don’t have. His kingdom is one of peace and the flag that waves is Love! His servants are glad to serve for they are blest in His employ They tend to His business in haste and serve Him with inner joy. True servants act in haste for they know earth’s kingdoms end. When the King of kings is seen, all other kings to Him attend.
“Holy and Almighty God, I am made thoughtful this morning regarding the end of this age and the day of His appearing. A lot of things enter my mind about our future service. But then I remember I am to be faithful in what I am to do now, and what I do in the future is still the King’s business. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”