1 Chronicles 21:18-22:1

THE LORD ACCEPTS DAVID’S OFFERING

Keywords 21:27

Then the LORD spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath.

 

1. David buys Araunah’s threshing floor (18-25)

David’s genuine repentance is revealed in his obedience to God’s word. He went up to Araunah’s threshing floor and asked to buy it. David intended to build an altar to the LORD. In fear and respect, Araunah was ready to give to David his threshing floor and anything needed for the burnt offerings. King David insisted on paying the full price. He would not make an offering that cost him nothing. He bought the plot from Araunah and built an altar in accordance with God’s commands.

 

2. God halts the plague (21:26-22:1)

David built the altar, made offerings and called on God. God responded to David’s offerings by sending fire from heaven on the altar. Then God told the angel that had brought the plague of death to put his sword away. The LORD accepted David’s humble repentance and halted his judgment. David realized that this place was special. God had met him and revealed mercy here. David decided that this site would be the location of the temple.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for Jesus who takes away all the judgment our sins deserve. Please give me an obedient heart to your word.

One Word No condemnation in Christ