Oh, what “loyalty” the Holy Spirit builds into us!

Loyalty, love for Jesus, of course.

But let me give you an example. “Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee.” First Chronicles 12:18

The “Spirit” here is the Holy Spirit, we believe.

And He (the Spirit) “came upon” Amasai, the great soldier. This Hebrew verb, “labash,” actually means “to wear, to dress, to clothe, to put on!” Absolutely beautiful, God the Holy Spirit “wearing” this man!

Now watch what Amasai is led to say. “Thine we are, David.”

This is dedication!

Someone once defined “loyalty” as “using adversity to test my commitment to those whom God has called me to serve.” I love that!

Yes, the Spirit of God can guide me in reference to those whom I should support, follow, place in positions of honor in my life!

In fact, He has!

The “Son of David” (a New Testament Name or Title of Jesus) is the Recipient of my love and worship! I will be loyal to Him.

Why so?

Because the Spirit of God has so motivated me!

Yes, the Spirit “points” to Jesus, always.

Jesus taught us in, John 16:13, about the Holy Spirit. “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: FOR HE SHALL NOT SPEAK OF HIMSELF.” Never self-aggrandizing!

The next verse, Jesus continues. “For HE (the Spirit of God) SHALL GLORIFY ME: for He shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”

Wow!

As the Spirit led Amasai to pledge allegiance to David … so the Holy Spirit leads us to do so to Jesus. To say to our Lord: “Thine are we, Jesus, and we’re on Thy side, thou son of God. Peace, peace be unto Thee, and peace be to Thine helpers. For Thy God helpeth Thee.”

Yes, the “loyalty” of the Spirit indeed.

— Dr. Mike Bagwell