1 Chronicles 12:19-40
David, the centre of gathering, sees coming to him from all the tribes faithful men who acknowledge him. From here and there, bands of them arrive, some more eager than others, until a huge camp was gathered unto him. Zadok, a young man both strong and valiant, is specially mentioned among them. Of whom would the Lord be able to make special mention among His people today?
Each soldier who takes part in the rally has his own particular character. Some have greater courage and strength, others more discernment and wisdom, whilst others more order or uprightness. Thus it is amongst the children of God. Different the one from the other, each one will more particularly stand out through one special virtue in their character: energy, wisdom, patience, faith, love, perseverance . . . And each of these virtues is known to the Lord who takes special note of it, He who is the only One who manifested them all.
The scene with which this chapter closes makes us think of Luke 12:37. But the incomparable Master will not leave to any one else the care of ministering to His faithful bond-servants, His weary warriors. He will "gird Himself and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them".