In 2 Samuel 23, there is an incredible record of David's mighty men. One particular account (v. 13-17) has always struck me as practically unbelievable, but still, it demonstrates a fierce loyalty of which any leader will be proud to have from his followers.
David was fleeing from his enemies, and here he found himself, thirsty in the heat of summer. He couldn't have been the only one thirsting, but at his mere suggestion, three of his men, all his personal bodyguards, made a daring raid into the enemy's camp...to get a glass of water for their leader.
To the casual observer, it is foolhardiness of the highest order. Yet, these three men have never been looked down upon, and for all of time, they are honored as brave men who demonstrated amazing loyalty to David.
I too want to be a mighty man to my leaders, to be able to fetch a glass of water at an opportune time. It is not a blind and poor hope, founded on the vanity of man, that I may have an opportunity to boast of my greatness. It is a desire anchored on my Lord Jesus, that He put these leaders over me, and I staunchly yearn to do so...not once or twice, but as often as is possible.
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