Sun.’s Devo - Preparation

Read: 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32; Romans 3:9-31: Psalm 12:1-8; Prov. 19:13-14
David prepared for the next generation which is the parent’s role. We do that by observing what their talents are and moving them in that direction. David knew that God had named Solomon the next king and that he was to build the temple, but he also knew that he was young and inexperienced so he prepared what he would need. Then he called him in and explained his destiny. He charged him with his assignment and prayed over him. David also set up leaders to help him in his task. He told him to devote his heart to serving the Lord so that God’s house would bear His name.
Before he died, David gathered the priests and gave them their assignments according to their families and the way Moses had set it up. So they continued what they had done in the tabernacle now in the temple.
Paul places everyone on the same playing field. The Jews are no better or special than the Gentiles - they are all sinners who need to be saved by grace. The law was never able to save a person from sin but its purpose was to make us aware of our sin. Righteousness comes from God through faith in Jesus. But, Paul made it clear that grace did not nullify the law but upheld it. The law pointed to Jesus and Jesus pointed to the law. They are one and the same although salvation comes only by believing in Jesus as God’s son.
Lord, help us to keep the good news simple and yet holy. Help us to prepare our children and our grandchildren for their destiny.