A Tale of Three Kings

by Gene Edwards

There is a vast difference between the outward clothing of the Spirit’s power and the inward filling of the Spirit’s life. In the first, despite the power, the hidden man of the heart may remain unchanged. In the latter, that monster is dealt with.

What does this world need: gifted men and women, outwardly empowered? Or individuals who are broken, inwardly transformed?

David showed me submission, not authority.

the quick cure of rules and laws, but the art of patience. That is what changed my life.

Legalism is nothing but a leader’s way of avo...

“Rules were invented by elders so they could get to bed early! Men who speak endlessly on authority only prove they have none. And kings who make speeches about submission only betray twin fears in their hearts: They are not certain they are really true...

“authority from God is not afraid of challengers, makes no defense, and cares not one whit if it must be dethroned.

“As far as David’s having authority: Men who don’t have it talk about it all the time. Submit, submit! That’s all you hear. David had authority, but I don’t think that fact ever occurred to him.

“It is better that I be defeated, even killed, than to learn the ways of . . . of a Saul or the ways of an Absalom. The kingdom is not that valuable. Let him have it, if that be the Lord’s will. I repeat:

I shall not learn the ways of either Saul or Absalom.

Only God does. Shall I defend my little realm in the name of God? Shall I throw spears, and plot and divide . . .

I did not lift a finger to be made king. Nor shall I do so to preserve a kingdom.

God put me here. It is not my responsibility to take, o...

Do you not realize, it may be his will for these thin...

If he chooses, God can protect and keep the kingdom even now. After a...

“As I said, no man knows his own heart. I do not know mine. Who knows what is really in my heart? Perhaps in God’s ey...

I did not fight to be king, and I will not fight to remain king. May God come tonight and take the throne,

I seek his will, not his power. I repeat, I desire his will more than I desire a position of leadership. He may be through with me.”