Enlisting for Christ

Amasai is not a well-known figure, but the record of his heart and words in 1 Chronicles 12:16–18 marks him out as a true disciple of David. Representing the men of Benjamin and Judah, he and those with him came in faith, believing what God had said about David as his Anointed King. The faced a test, whether they were truly on David's side or had treacherous hearts. They gave a pledge, Amasai speaking under the influence of the Holy Spirit, testifying of their allegiance to David. Like Amasai, true Christians come to a greater than David, the Lord Jesus Christ, receiving him as the Lord and Christ from God, though now despised upon earth. Like Amasai, believers face a test as to their faithfulness: are they truly coming to and committed to the Lord Jesus? Finally, believers give a pledge, not least in their baptism, that they belong to Christ and stand with him and for him.