1 Chronicles 29:1-9

WHO IS WILLING TO CONSECRATE THEMSELVES TO THE LORD?

Keywords 29:9

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.

 

1. David gives over and above (1-4)

 King David understood that the temple was not for man but for the LORD God

himself. David had already provided large amounts of precious metals and stones

for the construction of the temple. But David believed God was worthy of much

more. In his devotion to the temple, David joyfully gave his personal treasures for

the work on the temple. His personal offering was substantial. David challenged

the leaders to also give to this work. Consecration to the LORD was practically

expressed through giving.

 

2. The leaders also give willingly (5-9)

 The leaders who had gathered were inspired by the king’s giving. They, too,

willingly gave toward the work of the temple of God. Their combined giving

surpassed the king’s and was collected in the temple treasury. The people rejoiced

at the free and wholehearted attitude of the leaders to contribute generously from

their personal wealth to the temple. Will you also consecrate yourself by freely and

willingly giving to the LORD?

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for giving me everything through Jesus. Help me to freely

give back to you.

One Word Give freely and willingly to the LORD