C.A.C Living Water Daily Devotional For May 1, 2025 : Topic - David's Attitude To His Workers

C.A.C Living Water Daily Devotional For May 1, 2025 : Topic - David's Attitude To His Workers

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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH

THE LIVING WATER (January-December 2025)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2025.

[Workers' Day; International Labour Day]

TOPIC: DAVID'S ATTITUDE TO HIS WORKERS

MEMORISE : But David said, "My brethren, you shall not do so with what the LORD has given us, who has preserved us and delivered into our hand the troop that came against us" [1 Samuel 30:23].

READ: 1 Samuel 30:21-25

[21]. Now David came to the two hundred men who had been so weary that they could not follow David, whom they also had made to stay at the Brook Besor. So they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him. And when David came near the people, he greeted them.

[22]. Then all the wicked and worthless men of those who went with David answered and said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except for every man’s wife and children, that they may lead them away and depart.”

[23]. But David said, “My brethren, you shall not do so with what the Lord has given us, who has preserved us and delivered into our hand the troop that came against us.

[24]. For who will heed you in this matter? But as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike.”

[25]. So it was, from that day forward; he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

EXPOSITION

In our daily lives, it is crucial to value our relationships. David, known for his heart for God, showed this by how he treated his workers. Despite being king, he respected and valued them, as seen in 1 Samuel 30:21-25. He shared the spoils of victory equally among all, showing fairness and appreciation for everyone's contribution. David's example teaches us to honour and value everyone, no matter their position. Colossians 3:23 reminds us to work with all our hearts as if working for the Lord, including how we treat our colleagues, subordinates, oг superiors. How do you treat them? By being kind, respectful and appreciative towards others, we reflect Christ's love

Follow David's lead: treat others with dignity and kindness. Check his attitude to these mighty men in 2 Samuel 23-13-17. Whether at work, or in our communities, let us create a culture of respect and appreciation. In doing so, we honour God and show His love to those around us, even today marks Workers Day and International Labour Day

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, help me to value and honour those around us, like David did with his workers.

2. Lord, grant me grace to treat others with dignity and kindness, reflecting Your love daily.

3. Pray for CAC Printing Press, the Chairman, the press manager and the staff as led by the Spirit of God.

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:

CAC GHB: 742

8 8 6 D

1. Jesus Lord, how happy we are

That we are Thine own disciples,

We, who spend all our life

In service to God and to man,

We spend the day in good service

And use the night in pray'r.

2. We have no time to be lazy

Or moments to spend idly by;

We are pressing forward;

There's no weakness of the body

For those who serve and work for Thee,

Those who know Thee alone.

3. Times and seasons pass swiftly by

The hours are too small for our use;

To sing Thy wondrous praise

The joyful moments flee away;

We want to join the heav'nly host

To sing eternally.

4. We love, always, to sing Thy praise

With all the host of heav'n above

The shining white rob'd throng

That Holy, Holy, Holy sing

To sing around the throne of God

The everlasting song.

Amen.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:

2 Samuel 5:1-10; 1 Chronicles 11-12