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Systems for Success

Day 120

Reading: 1 Chronicles 24:1 - 1 Chronicles 29:30

Success is not a coincidence. No one who is termed successful did it by chance. Success is a result of good decisions towards a goal. Success requires a system in place to enable the goal to become a reality. Reading through the passages of Scripture for today's reading I realised that many times I have assumed success would just happen. I don't know why we sometimes think this way, however, I have today reinforced it within myself that I can only be successful if I am willing to have systems in place that run a well-oiled machine to fulfil the vision within. Put people in the right place and they will function well.

David had systems in place to govern the land. He oversaw appointments that ensured the worship of God was coordinated well and that had leaders appointed to various tasks. Every department of governance was overseen by a capable person. Appointments were not dished just because you were born or had favour with the king. Appointments reflected your capabilities and carried responsibility. Let me ask who have you appointed with a responsibility in your life? What vision are they fulfilling in your life? Are they working together with you or for themselves? 

What qualities were looked for in David's leader?
  • Capacity to perform in the defined role. 
  • Willingness to perform the required task.
  • Loyalty to the king.
  • Lineage. David understood the requirements of the law. So he picked leaders who fulfilled the criteria set by God.
David also gathered the population and shared the vision for the House of God. He didn't just charge Solomon in private to build the House of God. He also did it in front of the population in Jerusalem. He exhorted the people to follow God and abide in the Word of God. 

David gave over and above not because he was commanded but out of his love and affection for the House of God. May we learn to give out of our affection for the House of God. Notice that when vision is declared and clarified openly people give out of a loyal heart which will result in rejoicing. Coerced giving never brings a harvest or joy to the giver.

Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:3

Decree

Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honour come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. 1 Chronicles 29:10-12(italics mine)
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