The body of Christ is now embracing the revelation that we are not only priests unto God but also Kings. We need therefore to study the Scriptures and begin to discover their roles. The Kingly part has to do with providing, managing, sourcing, ruling and basically working at the social economic front to open the way for the body of Christ. In the same pursuit of our study, we need to look at the values and characteristics of Kings. I read one Scripture in my devotions that caused me think.
(Matthew 14:6) But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. (7) So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. (8) And she, being instructed before by her mother, said, ‘Give me John the Baptist's head here on a platter’. (9) And the king was sorry. But for the oath's sake, and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given. (10) And he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
Look at this King, though a man who does not fear God. He made a vow and kept it, even slaying a man of God. The point is that Kings KEEP THEIR WORD REGARDLESS. This speaks into our ability to keep vows, promises and honestly and faithfully execute our responsibilities as people in the MARKETPLACE! We all are expected to keep our vows in the family, the church, to the nation (like those serving in the Army or the police) and everyone who serves in the civil service (government), education, media and entertainment, business and politics.
Can you keep a vow that you have made? God have mercy on us!
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