The theme is getting stronger and stronger every day. God is changing the guard, but not just the physical guard, meaning one man for one man, but He is changing the guard on a heart level of the likes we will need to adjust to. We have been under controlling, oppressive, self-seeking leadership for so long, we will not know how to trust the new leaders, for they are going to have hearts of generosity of the likes we are not accustomed to.

I have been amazed at how many people were replace in the book of 2 Samuel under David’s leadership. King David replaced King Saul, this was a huge shift and many in the church have preached and prophesied this kingly change. But many other changes of leadership happened as well and they were all heart level changes.

Saul had a heart to kill David, David had a heart to spare Saul.

Mephibosheth had a heart to let David and his men hunger in the wilderness, Ziba had a heart to resource the men with food, drink and supply while they were on the run. (2 Samuel 16)

Ahithophel advised Absalom to sleep with all of David’s concubines in broad daylight, while Hushai advised Absalom to bring all the people together in person. (2 Samuel 17)

Joab had Absalom killed for he considered David’s son an enemy of the kingdom, but Amasa wanted to spare Absalom per the orders of David. (2 Samuel 19).

David replaced Saul as king of Israel; Ziba replaced Mephibosheth as distributor of resources; Hushai replaced Ahithophel as counselor to the king; and Amasa replaced Joab as commander of the army. And we must not forget how in Isaiah 22 says Eliakim replaced Shebna as the one in charge of the royal house.

God is placing new leaders in positions of authority and they will rule with righteousness and generosity; with kindness and compassion; with truth and justice; with hope and peace. We are going to be ruled by lovers of God and lovers of people. It is the changing of the guard on a heart level we have never seen before and it is happening right now.