A MORNING WITHOUT CLOUDS!

A MORNING WITHOUT CLOUDS!

2 Sam 23:3-4

3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

4 And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

          Verse one tells us that “these be the last words of David.” The final formal proclamation. It was a summation of his leadership. His message was simple and straightforward. Those who rule over men must be just. The Hebrew word is tsaddiyq and means “lawful and righteous.” And, in case the point was missed, he clarifies by saying that the ruler must rule in the fear of God.

          A ruler should be bound to obey and adhere to the same rule of law that he demands of his subjects. Any ruler who feels himself to be above the law will, by the law, be deposed. The intimation is that God requires that leaders be especially responsive to His guidance. Proverbs 29:2 tells us why this is so. “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

          The idea of “a morning without clouds” gives the idea of clarity of leadership. There is no double standard or double-talk. Hearing a speech or decree, one should not be left baffled as to what is said or meant. Crystal clear commands are required. When it is otherwise the people do not know how to respond. “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” 1 Cor 14:8

Dear Lord, give our nation leadership that is just. Let them rule over us in the fear of God. Let them write laws that they, themselves, are willing to obey. AMEN