The Men of Judah Came, and There
We must give Christ a fresh coronation in each new department of life, acknowledging His lordship and seeking His empowerment.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of David's anointing as king by the men of Judah, drawing parallels to the future recognition of Jesus as King by the Jewish people before the world at large. He highlights the importance of continually acknowledging Christ as King in every new phase of life, encouraging believers to seek a fresh endowment of power from God as they face new responsibilities. Meyer urges that just as David was anointed in Hebron, we too must regularly reaffirm our commitment to Christ, especially as we transition from obscurity to prominence. The sermon calls for a personal reflection on whether we have truly anointed Jesus as our King, reminding us of His closeness and kinship with us.
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The men of Judah came, and there
they annoited David king. 2 Sam. ii. 4.
THUS was David anointed a second time. Hitherto he had been the leader of a troop; now he became king of his own tribe: and his kingdom clustered around the ancient city of Hebron.
Typically, we learn that our blessed Lord will be acknowledged King of his own people, the Jews, before He is accepted by the world at large. Now, his kingdom is in mystery ‑‑ it is in the Adullam stage. Men are gathering to Him from all quarters; but as yet the world does not recognise it in their political calculations. But ere long the Jews will recognise Him as King, and then we may begin to expect his enthronement over the populations of the globe. When they repent and are converted, times of repenting will come to all the world.
Experimentally we are taught, that as each new department of our life unfolds, we should give Christ a fresh coronation. The attitude which we took up years ago, of complete consecration, must be applied perpetually to each fresh development of experience. Each new step should be characterised by a definite waiting on God, that there may be a fresh enduement of power, a recharging of the spirit with his might. Was He King in the cave, then be sure to acknowledge Him as such, now that you are called from obscurity into the glare of noon. Whenever God says, by the circumstances of your life, Go up; always kneel at the feet of Jesus, saying, "Lord, in the very little I found my joy and strength in serving Thee only; and now, amid the greater responsibility and publicity of my life, I desire to be thy earnest, simple‑minded, whole‑hearted follower."
Have you anointed Jesus as your King? Do not fail. Remember how near of kin He is.
Sermon Outline
- The Anointing of David
- The Kingdom of Christ
- Our Responsibility to Christ
- Giving Christ a fresh coronation in each new department of life
- Waiting on God for a fresh enduement of power
- Acknowledging Christ as King in every stage of life
Key Quotes
“Was He King in the cave, then be sure to acknowledge Him as such, now that you are called from obscurity into the glare of noon.” — F.B. Meyer
“Have you anointed Jesus as your King? Do not fail.” — F.B. Meyer
“Remember how near of kin He is.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- We must surrender to Christ's lordship in every area of our life.
- We must seek God's guidance and empowerment in each new stage of experience.
- We must acknowledge Christ as King and follow Him wholeheartedly.