16/05/2020

1 Chronicles 17 v 1 - 15
"He shall build for me a house and I will establish his throne forever"

David had his heart set on building the temple, but obeyed the Lord’s instruction, not to go ahead. This responsibility would befall his son, Solomon. Have you ever been in a position where you wanted to do something for the Lord, and He instructed otherwise?

Even if it felt so right, obeying the Lord is all that matters, and that is what David did. The Lord chose David and took him from herding sheep to be a leader over His people and God’s promise that the Messiah would come from the line of David was eventually fulfilled as prophesied.

Just as Solomon reigned over his kingdom with peace, so the Lord Jesus will also establish His kingdom of peace, when the time comes for Him to return. Let us look forward to this time of unprecedented peace, knowing we will experience this, should we complete the race in this life.

Therefore, fix your eyes on the prize. An eternity with your Creator. Run this race with confidence, you will not be disappointed.

“Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation”