1. In 2017, we were dissatisfied with the lack of fulfillment of the Lord’s mandate in the ministry of the Word. In service meetings, we always prioritized updating the brothers and sisters with Brother Dong’s latest message, which was not theoretical but very practical. I felt that the burdens I had received were not being practiced. I called a mature young adult brother, representative of his age group (30 to 49 years old), to experience inclusion in the Lord’s work, so that he could put into practice the burdens conveyed by the Word (John 13:17).
2. Three mighty men heard only one of David’s sighs—the desire to drink from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, then besieged by Philistines. They burst into the enemy camp and brought the water. The first characteristic of David’s mighty men is their attentiveness to David’s sigh. There was no explicit order, just a desire, a yearning. The second characteristic is timing: acting without delay. Third, not seeing difficulties or making excuses, but solving problems. Solving problems here does not mean relying on one’s own ability, but on the wisdom that comes from God. We call this age group David’s mighty men because they possess these characteristics (2 Samuel 23:13-16).
3. David was anointed at 18 and fought Goliath at 19, trusting not in himself but in God. While caring for the sheep, he even killed a lion and a bear, also trusting not in himself but in the Lord. He became king over all Israel at 30—the age that marks the beginning of the age range of David’s Mighty Men. Joseph was 17 when his brothers sold him to Potiphar’s house. The age range of the captains (from 18 to 29) is the period in which the Lord perfects young men so that, in due time, he can use them as David’s Mighty Men. It is not personal ability that is evident, but the fact that the Lord is with them. Joseph was serious in his relationships with the opposite sex, not giving in to the advances of Potiphar’s wife. The Lord desires to use those who are this serious. Although he suffered greatly, Joseph did not complain; rather, he remained faithful to the Lord, who always placed him in the best positions. He recognized that the ability to accomplish was not his, but God’s. We should never pull success or glory to ourselves (2 Sam. 5:4; Gen. 37:2-7, 12-28, 36; 39:1-23).
4. The abilities of David’s mighty men will have to undergo death and resurrection so that they can be used in the Lord’s work with insight and wisdom, like Joseph. They need quick perception of God’s breath and wisdom to execute. God prepared Joseph to be a good administrator, and the church needs administrators. God’s business is His economy, which requires many faithful administrators. Joseph’s uniqueness was that the Spirit of God was within him. If we trust in the Lord and follow the Word, everything will change. The Spirit of God will be with us, and our hearts will burn within us. Don’t be afraid to take a step of faith in this direction (Genesis 41:12-16, 25, 33-41).
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