David was also encouraging all the people to give from their possessions and treasuries to fund the building of this great and holy temple. David said to the people in 1 Chronicle 29: 2a, 3a "With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God-gold for the gold work, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, .... vs.3 "Besides my devotion to the temple of my God, over and above everything I have provided for this holy temple.... " Then he joyously expounds about the gold, silver that he has offered from his own treasury.
After he brought forth his great gift the leaders of families and tribes of Israel come forth and gave from their treasure as well! Then in 1 Corinthians 29:9 it says,"Then 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."
It was at that point that he offered the words of our text for this week from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
This week in my blog I want to talk about why it is that we give to our mighty and awesome God! Let us consider how our money, our talents and our entire life might become a gift to build the Lord's kingdom!
But for today I want you to notice that when it came to giving David lead the way. He gave with Great joy and then his officials followed his example and the people rejoiced!
David practiced what he preached when it came to giving. He gave with joy and it became and encouragement to the people and an example for them to follow.
Today if you're in a position of leadership or even if you're just a parent those around you and under you will notice your enthusiasm about giving to the Lord. Now I'm not suggesting that we publicize what we give for the world to see. This can become a sign of pride rather than a reflection of your glory. With that said if you are a generous and joyous giver of your money, time and gifts, people will notice and many will follow your example.
To ponder: What does my life and my giving say about my love and devotion to God?
Prayer: Dear God help me to be the first and best giver. May the kingdom building begin with me! and as we give help others to notice our hearts and find inspiration to give to your glory.
In Jesus name. Amen
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