Mon.’s Devo - Establishing the Kingdom

Read: 1 Chron. 16:37-18:17, Ro. 2:1-24, Ps. 10:16-18, Pr. 19:8-9 David had to secure his kingdom so he had to rid the land of his enemies. We live in David’s reign when we become a Christian. Our goal to move into Solomon’s reign where God tabernacles with us in a place of rest and peace. David could not build the temple for God because he was a man of war. David was to cleanse the land and prepare the place and the provisions for Solomon. He taught the people how to worship God. David’s first battle was against the Philistines. Philistines means “wallowing” they stood for self-pity. David had dwelt with them during his time of fleeing from Saul. It was time to shed his self-pity and be strong. Next he smote Moab which means “which father”. David had to establish that he was God’s son. God was his father and the father of his nation. The next enemy was Hadarezer which means the “helper of honor”. Men have done much harm for the sake of honor. It is the same thing as entitlement if used wrongly. The Syrians were next which stood for “exalted” (another name for pride). David took the spoils of these nations and stored them in Jerusalem for Solomon. Romans teaches us that the law of God is written in the hearts of all men, even the ungodly. To follow your heart would be to follow God. To follow your mind and lust would be to fall away from God. Lord, help us to know and love your Word. May we, like David, store up needed treasures for the next generation.