Availing Grace to Be Strong and Brave

UV 3546/10000 Availing Grace to Be Strong and Brave So now, let your hands be strong and be valiant; for your lord Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them. 2 Samuel 2 v 7 David was anointed king of Judah in fulfilment of prophecy. Likewise, we are anointed by the Holy Spirit to be kings and priests in God’s kingdom. We should not be afraid of doing what the Lord has called us to do- to rule over the kingdom of darkness and extend the kingdom of Light. Our hands should not be weak but be strong and ever ready to execute the will of God on earth. Our past is dead. Our sin is dead. Our old nature is dead. Our new nature in Christ is alive. Hence, we should be full of courage and strength. It is not a reference to physical strength but the spiritual strength or grace of Jesus in us, working in us to do that which is beyond our imagination, expectation or asking. David was first king of Judah before he could unify the kingdom of Israel under him. Judah or praise of the Lord will go ahead of us to end our struggles ( Israel). Whatever be the situation we are confronting, the Lord wills strengthen us by giving us the peace that passes understanding. He gives us peace in our hearts as the Prince of Peace rules in us. He gives us peace in our homes and families. He gives us peace in our streets and cities and nations. The uni-verse also says, that we are to be brave and strong in the present moment. It is not to be postponed or delayed. As priests we worship the Lord continually like David. As kings, we exercise authority in His name. As priests we stand in the gap between the world and the Lord and intercede for the people. As kings, we wage spiritual warfare and claim victory over all powers and princes of darkness. We are not guilty about the past, fearful of the present or anxious about the future. We are focused on representing the Lord in the present and being victorious for Him. We are not waiting a future utopia for the kingdom of God, Jesus declared is already here.