- With great pains I have provided for the house of the Lord 100,000 talents of gold, a million talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond weighing, for there is so much of it; timber and stone, too, I have provided. To these you must add. 1 Chronicles 22:14 – While David wasn’t allowed to be the one to build the temple, that didn’t stop him for setting up Solomon for success in doing it. He provided so much of what Solomon would need to complete the job, yet at the end even David recognized there was more that needed to be added to all that. We too can have the support of so many around us who are seeking our success, yet we need to add to all that as well. We need to buy in, we need to be wise and seek wisdom, and we need to pursue God ourselves and not just ride in the wake of those around us. At some point if we want to find growth in our walk with God, we have to take ownership of it and do something with what we’ve been given. Our growth comes from when we pursue God from our own choice. Use then the support, blessings, and preparations others around you have given you to grow in your walk with God and to fulfill the calling He’s given you. Add to the work those before you have done in your life. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1385
- For David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death. 1 Chronicles 22:5 – Solomon, the prince of Israel at this time, had an exceedingly magnificent task ahead of him, to build the temple of the Lord. Yet, as we learn from this passage, he was young and he was inexperienced in such things. How does someone who is too young and too inexperienced accomplish something exceedingly magnificent? With help of course. And help is exactly what Solomon got. David prepared an enormous amount of building supplies, he prepped the workers, and even commanded his leaders to help Solomon in this project. While this wasn’t David’s build, he wasn’t going to let his young and inexperienced son navigate this calling alone. Keep in mind for us today we have an exceedingly magnificent task ahead of us too, to share the gospel with the world. At some point for all of us that task is going to be passed down to those younger and more inexperienced than us. How are we helping the next generation of gospel sharers be prepared for their calling? For as grand as the temple was, the great commission is grander. If we don’t offer our help to the next generation, the gospel will not be shared like it ought to be and many will find themselves existing this life without ever finding Jesus. Seek out some way you can be investing in someone younger and less experienced in this life to help them carry out their calling. I love you, but Jesus love you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2575
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