How to be faithful like Uriah, David's Servant - Raising Zion
We know David committed adultery with Bathsheba. This gripping incident, the sin of a great King, overwhelms us whenever we study the passage.
The incident helps us reflect on our weakness and the abundant mercy of God on children who repent. No matter how passionate we become concerning God. How a moment of indiscipline can cause us to sin terribly like the great King David.
Yet, the story has a great example in Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband. Uriah, a general in King David’s army, revealed characteristics of a worthy soldier.
Seven natures we see in faithful Uriah
- A lover of God: He loved God as he reminded King David about the ark of the covenant being in the battlefield. How he could not rest in the middle of the battle when he was fighting for God.
- Devotion & Dedication: His constant refusal to be by his wife despite King David’s attempts shows his commitment to his work.
- He loved God’s people: His dedication and loyalty to God, Israel, Judah, Commander Joab, and fellow soldiers is evident.
- Uriah showed a high level of self control: Even though King David tried intoxicating Uriah, he had a great deal of self control. A quality often found missing in Spirit-baptised Christians today.
- He revealed a high consecration: Uriah lived a highly consecrated lifestyle. He knew the focus required for the job at hand and did not mingle business with pleasure
- Uriah had Christ’s nature of humility and lowliness of heart: Uriah’s humility and lowliness of heart shines through as he stays with the servants in the kings palace.
- He walked with a clear conscience: Uriah never questioned his calling away in the middle of the battle. He held a clear conscience and honoured God in all his ways.
The word of God is all sufficient when we seek it wholeheartedly. There are heroes of faith, and all kinds of other great display of genuine character. The amazing grace of God is evident for all those who desire to grow in the Lord.
Love the word of God. Make it your greatest desire. The Holy Spirit will open us up to the best a human can be in Christ. Maranatha, Praise God and Amen!
