For the past two days, we have been looking at two men, foreigners in Israel; who found favor with King David. Before we leave these two stories, let’s review some of the lessons that can be gleaned from these two men who were befriended by the king.
As was the instructions from God; Israel drove the inhabitants out of the land that was promised to Abraham’s descendents. God wanted Israel to be separate from the world, to be a “Holy Nation.” Oman and Uriah were rare exceptions to continue to live in Israel. They represented the gentiles to whom the Gospel would latter be opened to; the master plan of the Master Christ. Jesus Himself bears the lineage that is a mixture of Jew and Gentile; saint and sinner.
“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;” (Matthew 1:5 KJV).
Rachab which is Rahab was the prostitute and only survivor of the destruction of Jericho; because she hid and protected the Israelite spies. She along with Ruth the Moabite woman are in the lineage of King David and Jesus. The Moabites were not only pagans, who sacrificed their children in idolatress worship; they were the incestuous offspring of Lot's older daughter.
There were always earmarks that foreshadowed the Gospel going to the world; to Jew and Gentile alike. God is no respecter of persons.
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34).
Uriah was a man of great character. What soldier today, coming off the hellish battlefield would turn down the king’s invitation to go home and be refreshed in the comforting arms of his wife? Exhausted and battle worn, Uriah stood on the highest of moral principles. God sees no color, no race, no nationality; He created all people to be heirs of the promise. Every human being is endowed with the seeds of greatness!
“And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.” (2 Samuel 11:11).
Oman was a man of great faith, worship and appreciation toward the God of Israel. Confronting the death angel face to face; he turned, looked at his son’s and continued threshing; placing all in the hands of God. He then offered free of charge all of his land and oxen to sacrifice and worship God for the salvation of his household. This man too, a gentile; was a man of the highest moral character.
God has led me on an in depth study of these two me; Uriah and Oman also called Araunah. Reading the many different commentaries and research materials gives a much enhanced of these two friends of David who we know just in passing. Dear friends, we live in a time when we can literally carry on our person, thousands of books. The internet, accessible by an I-phone; puts every Bible resource at our finger tips 24/7. God has left no excuse for us not to feast on the gourmet offerings of the WORD. Jesus is the Word, we are to eat His flesh; we are to eat His WORD.
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
(John 6:51 KJV)
We are to pray without ceasing and be instant in prayer. Our lives are to be one with God. We are the Temple of the Holy Ghost. The living WORD, our LORD, Christ lives in us. We are the walking, talking, breathing Gospel. Are you excited? Does this move you into the anointing? God is so good! We are Ambassadors of and for Jesus Christ, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Out of 6lus billion people, God chose you to carry the Gospel!
Prayer: Father I am not worthy, but you in me sanctifies my flesh and makes me holy for the work of the Gospel and for the preparation to be your bride and partner for all eternity. Stir my soul. Help me to be completely surrendered to you for your purpose in me. I love you Jesus. You are my all. I am nothing without you. Use my life, anoint me daily. Open the flood gates of heaven and rain on me and reign in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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