Sharing His SeatSample

The power of relationship

If we desire to be in a relationship with the Lord, then we desire to place everything else in our lives in second place. The Old Testament is packed with examples of mighty men of God. It is important to note that you can do nothing of worth, value, and power for the Kingdom of God if you are stuck in religion. Today we will briefly look at three Old Testament examples of what the power of relationship looks like and how it impacted these men’s lives and communities at that time.

Moses - Moses was a man who went through some next-level stuff in His life, from living in the wilderness to being a vessel of power in the sight of Pharaoh in the Exodus, to being chased by the same man that adopted him, to being responsible for the leading of a whole nation. This man had to have a relationship with God for sure. In the books of Exodus and Numbers, we see Moses continually in prayer to ask for God’s guidance, power, and provision as he led the nation of Israel to the Promised Land. Moses came to such a point in his walk with God, that he knew that if the Lord didn’t go with them, it would not be worth it to even take a step further in any direction. The power of relationship will develop the characteristic of humility in you, as well as an utmost dependence on God.

Joseph - Joseph was a man who got tested in multiple ways. Not just in a short period of time, but from a young age. Joseph received a word from the Lord that he will one day be a ruler. Joseph was part of a big family and his brothers got jealous of him and despised him. As a result, Joseph was thrown into a pit, and he was sold into Egyptian slavery. From there Joseph was falsely accused of harassing a ruler’s wife, thrown into prison, and even forgotten by the cupbearer whom he helped get out of prison. (Read the story in Genesis 40). But throughout all of Joseph’s trials, he kept on believing in God to deliver him and save him. Your relationship with God can develop the characteristic of patience and faithfulness in you.

David - David is often described in the Bible as a man after God’s own heart. David was a shepherd boy who carried the heart of a warrior and the anointing of a worshipper. David sought after God’s heart in almost every aspect of his life. David, just like Joseph, received a promise from God that he would be a ruler one day. David was physically hunted by his king for a long time and he had to face persecution every day. David even had to fight a giant called Goliath at one stage to bring victory for the people of Israel. Even when David sinned against God by sleeping with Bathsheba, he grieved for his sins and repented of it, because of his devotion to God. David had a very powerful relationship with God that developed in him the characteristics of boldness, fear of the Lord, and obedience unto God.

These men could never have had the impact they had in their day in their communities if they shared God’s throne in their hearts with another idol.

So my question again is this ~ Is Jesus sharing His seat in your heart?