2 Chronicles 1

God told Solomon, “Ask for whatever you want.” Solomon wisely asked for the wisdom to rule God’s people effectively. Because he made an unselfish request, God went overboard on giving him EVERYTHING.

James warns us not to make requests to consume upon our carnal desires. You generally can’t go wrong praying for the well-being of others.

1 Chron. 28

God’s Spirit gave David the plans for the new temple. He wrote them all down and handed them off to his son, Solomon, as the Lord had directed. God knows the best way to do ANYTHING. As you think on Him, He can give to you the plans for life that you need!

GOOD FRIDAY. Today we remember the death and crucifixion of Christ in preparation for Resurrection Day on Sunday.

Christ died that we might LIVE ETERNALLY!

1 Chron.

David wisely delegated and divided kingdom duties among the leaders God had given him. We know from his writings that he spent much time in the Lord’s presence in worship.

Finding time to spend in devotion to the Lord is a matter of prioritization.

Seek ye FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness!

1 Chron. 22

David may have been thinking, “I am a very successful war leader. I wonder how big my army is?” So, he began a headcount. This displeased the Lord greatly. Relying on the arm of flesh RATHER than upon God’s power is a recipe for disaster.

Pray, rather than count.

1 Chron. 20

God gave David victory wherever he turned. He never suffered defeat on the battlefield.

God can give us similar results. No enemy formed against us will prosper. Christ always leads us in triumphal procession.

1 Chron. 16

King David composed many of the Psalms in our Bible. They are made to sing. For many years, I would sing through 5 Psalms each day in devotion to the Lord.

You should try it. Merely begin singing a spontaneous melody to a Psalm. The Lord is your audience. He LOVES to hear you sing.

1 Chron. 15

David appointed Levites who were skilled in music to provide music for God’s presence over the Ark.

In churches today, skilled and talented singers and instrumentalists are selected to lead God’s people in praise and worship. God invested musical ability in them to serve His people as in David’s time.

They thrive when operating in their gifts. Tim Hurt and Jason Moore both have very talented families serving in music at Trinity. We are blessed and grateful for their contribution.

1 Chton. 14

David’s passion for the Lord’s presence was revealed when he desired to bring the Ark from Obed-Edom’s home to Zion. Obed-Edom was blessed because of the Ark.

Our homes are blessed because of God’s presence. Life goes better with Jesus.

1 Chron. 12

God assembled to David the very bravest and most cunning men in the kingdom. They fought with him and guarded him. His reputation as a warrior-king was formidable, besides being a great leader, psalm composer, and musician.

God does this for His leaders … He plants mighty and capable men by his side to assist in the effective leadership of His people.

1 Chron. 8

Listed in the genealogies of Israel are headcounts of men “ready for war.”

Is that what a man is good for? Granted, men MUST defend their women and children, but I hope we’re good for more than just that.

Praying men can be warriors on their knees. Put down the gun and pick up the Cross.