The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 1 Chronicles 29:5,
"Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?"
In preparation for his son, Solomon, to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, David brought together all the officials over Israel's tribes, the commanders of the varying divisions that were in service to him, the military commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property, the palace officials and the "warriors and all the brave fighting men."
David addressed this group and told them of his desire to build the temple, but that the Lord had chosen Solomon to do it instead. He charged these leaders to remain faithful to the Lord and to obey the Lord's commands. He provided the plans for the temple that was to be built and reviewed the inventory of gifts he himself had given for the task.
He then challenged the assembly as to what they would commit themselves to in the building of the project. He did this by asking the above question, "Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?" The response was remarkable. We are told, "The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly." Verse 9.
I think David's challenge to the officials in his day is an absolutely appropriate one for the believers of our day. God is building his kingdom, his family. This age extends as the Lord provides opportunity for new ones to respond to the gospel message. As that work goes on, we can certainly ask David's question, "Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?"
Those who respond to the call will find meaning, purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in this life, along with reward in the next. Nothing is quite as fulfilling as participating with the Lord has he builds his family.
"Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?"
In preparation for his son, Solomon, to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem, David brought together all the officials over Israel's tribes, the commanders of the varying divisions that were in service to him, the military commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property, the palace officials and the "warriors and all the brave fighting men."
David addressed this group and told them of his desire to build the temple, but that the Lord had chosen Solomon to do it instead. He charged these leaders to remain faithful to the Lord and to obey the Lord's commands. He provided the plans for the temple that was to be built and reviewed the inventory of gifts he himself had given for the task.
He then challenged the assembly as to what they would commit themselves to in the building of the project. He did this by asking the above question, "Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?" The response was remarkable. We are told, "The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly." Verse 9.
I think David's challenge to the officials in his day is an absolutely appropriate one for the believers of our day. God is building his kingdom, his family. This age extends as the Lord provides opportunity for new ones to respond to the gospel message. As that work goes on, we can certainly ask David's question, "Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?"
Those who respond to the call will find meaning, purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in this life, along with reward in the next. Nothing is quite as fulfilling as participating with the Lord has he builds his family.
How do you answer that question today?
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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