God's Mandate

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Hi, a beautiful day it is, yeah? Happy September!

The Ember months have finally arrived. 2021 has been such a long ride. 

What we do after God has given us a mandate matters a lot.

Today we would see some people's first line of duty.

Immediately they were appointed Kings, their first commitment still amazes me.

While David went about acquiring more wives (cf. 2 Sam 5:13), Asa destroyed the places of false worship (cf. 2 Chron. 15)

While Solomon sought God's face (cf. 2 Chron. 1: 8- 10); Jehoram's first duty was to murder his brothers and elder statesmen( cf. 2 Chron. 21: 2-4)

Don't you dare think you are better off than these men!

A position of leadership would certainly come your way and I wonder what your first line of duty would be. 

Would you acquire more "wives" or seek the face of God?

Would you destroy the places of false worship or order the death of your loved ones?

'Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely' but what would you do while you have the opportunity to sit on that seat of power?


Would we still recognize you as a sound Christian or would you allow certain misgivings to cloud your judgment?

I am rooting for you and hoping when you attain every height attainable, you would not have strayed from the fold.


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Song suggestion: Maverick City's God don't make mistakes 


Sending positive vibes your way,

Faith, for the Royal Rubies.

Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    The seat of power comes with responsibilities. God's wisdom is required to do exploits.

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    1. ROYAL RUBIESSeptember 6, 2021 at 12:32 PM

      Certainly!
      In all thy getting, get wisdom!
      Thanks for reading.

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  2. Gracie TunmifeSeptember 5, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    "What would you do while you have the opportunity to sit on that seat of power?"

    I pray to be wise in those times 🙏🏽

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    1. ROYAL RUBIESSeptember 6, 2021 at 12:33 PM

      Amen!

      Wisdom is a principal thing.

      Thanks for your time, babes.

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  3. Ahaka Uju AbigailSeptember 5, 2021 at 11:25 AM

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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  4. UnknownSeptember 5, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    Hmmm

    An interesting read

    For we who are called by Christ, our commitment must even go beyond the good lines of duty. It is imperative that we do such wholeheartedly, for that also matters so much before God.

    Consider the son of Jehoaddan, who did EVERYTHING RIGHT, but NOT WHOLEHEARTEDLY.

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    1. ROYAL RUBIESSeptember 6, 2021 at 12:34 PM

      Certainly!
      We must do it right.

      Thanks for your time and insight.
      👏

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  5. DawnSeptember 12, 2021 at 7:10 AM

    Keep my mandate in sight as I run this race🛐

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