October 16th, 2023
Let’s read & prayerfully reflect on 1 Chronicles chapter 29.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
King David is preparing to build the future Temple in Jerusalem as instructed by the Lord. His son, Solomon, would be the one who would construct the Temple, which would be the dwelling place of the Lord among His people.
Notice how King David gave generously to the work of the Lord and the leaders followed His example. ZOOM INTO Vs. 9 of how this kind of leadership resulted in the rejoicing of all.
Pray aloud David’s prayer to the Lord beginning in Vs. 10 - 19. If you are able, pray this from your knees.
Note the humility of King David’s heart in Vs. 14 –“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand.”
All that we give only comes from what is in the Lord’s hand. As we have freely received from the Lord, we can freely give to the Lord.
“Abba Father, Who am I that You would freely give to me all the many blessings from Your gracious hand? May Your Spirit empower me to increase generosity by freely giving to Your Mission of the church and needs of others, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
King David is preparing to build the future Temple in Jerusalem as instructed by the Lord. His son, Solomon, would be the one who would construct the Temple, which would be the dwelling place of the Lord among His people.
Notice how King David gave generously to the work of the Lord and the leaders followed His example. ZOOM INTO Vs. 9 of how this kind of leadership resulted in the rejoicing of all.
“Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.”
PAUSE & RESPOND -Pray aloud David’s prayer to the Lord beginning in Vs. 10 - 19. If you are able, pray this from your knees.
Note the humility of King David’s heart in Vs. 14 –“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand.”
All that we give only comes from what is in the Lord’s hand. As we have freely received from the Lord, we can freely give to the Lord.
“Abba Father, Who am I that You would freely give to me all the many blessings from Your gracious hand? May Your Spirit empower me to increase generosity by freely giving to Your Mission of the church and needs of others, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
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