One Heart

In 1 Chronicles 12, we find a detailed list of David's army. If you remember the circumstances around him becoming king, you'll remember that the current king (Saul) wanted him dead! Therefore, David had to be on his guard and protect himself against those who were not loyal to him and his cause.

After giving a list of men who were on David's side in chapter 12, we see in verses 33 & 38 something very enlightening. Something that David looked for in men who would serve along side him:

v.33 - "...they were not of double heart."
v.38 - "...with a perfect heart..."
v.38 - "...were of one heart..."

David realized that if he was going to accomplish his mission, he needed to surround himself with people who were in agreement with him, and could fully support him. James 1:8 says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." If there wasn't full support from David's men, he likely would have ended up dead.

As we serve God together, He has established certain people to lead. If those people will accomplish their mission, they must be surrounded with people who will support them and keep guard for them. If someone feels they cannot do that, they should go find a leader that they can support.