Day 218 – August 6, 2021
Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 27-29, Psalm 30 “Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:4-5 The life of David comes to an end in our Chronicles reading today. David commissions his son Solomon to build the temple. Great sacrifices are given, to accomplish the task. Silver, gold and more are given as a blessing that they might have what they need to make a glorious temple for the Lord. David praises the Lord in Psalm 30. In the Chronicles reading, there is an additional praise. Despite the failures and mishaps of David’s life (few of which, we see in the Chronicles reading), David worships and praises God. “Sing the praises of the Lord – his anger lasts only a moment – his favor a lifetime.” David can speak with great authority on the favor and love of God. David responds to the faithfulness of God and his love, with a desire to build a temple in glory of the name of the Lord. Solomon is blessed and encouraged, to be strong and courageous. Moses blessed Joshua with the same encouragement. It’s a passing of the baton to next generation to be faithful and trust in the Lord. How are we praising the Lord? Do we trust in his favor and faithfulness? How are we calling others to that faith, to be strong and courageous in the Lord. Have a great day! Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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