APRIL 25, 1 Chronicles 28:1, 2  

David was a king much blessed by God. Besides his deep spiritual knowledge and understanding, God gave him musical talents, military might, financial acumen to amass wealth and able governing and administering of his nation. In today’s reading, we see how he organised people in the service of the Lord. David cannot do everything himself and thus had to delegate and guide.

Do you think his task was easy? Surely not for he had to lead the entire nation to serve God. Although he had capable men to help manage different areas of his kingdom, the ultimate responsibility was his as he was king. Likewise in today’s context, the task of leading the church is not easy. God has appointed over our church, pastors, elders and deacons. They cannot do everything themselves, they need church members to rise up and volunteer to help in various fellowship groups, committees, contact groups, etc. But as David was responsible for Israel then, our church leaders are responsible for the spiritual well-being of the people in our church.

How may we help the leaders of our church, knowing that their responsibilities are great? One of the best ways is to pray for them. You see, you are too young to shoulder a lot of work or responsibility in church, but you are not too young to go before God and seek His help to guide and strengthen our leaders. And it is so important that our leaders are guided by God so they in turn can lead us in the right way! Say a prayer for your pastors and other leaders. Ask the Lord to protect them from the traps of Satan. Pray they will be men of prayer, that daily they may be found in prayer and communion with the God who will continue to be faithful. Pray they will serve with humility and a willing heart. And as you pray for them, pray also for their families, also that they will be kept close to their families as well.

Thought: Serve the Lord by praying for his servants.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray for the leaders of my church and ask that You will be so merciful to them, to their loved ones, and to our church. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.