Mon.’s Devo - Freedom to Reign

Read: 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30; Romans 5:6-21; Psalm 15:1-5; Proverbs 19:18-19 David called all his officers to come to Jerusalem where he addressed them with his plans. He had wanted to build a Temple for the Lord to do sacrifices but was stopped because he had shed so much blood. God wanted Solomon to build the temple. David charged Solomon with this task and appointed him as his successor. He admonished Solomon to obey all of the Lord’s commands, to worship Him and serve him with his whole heart. David made it clear that God sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, he will be found of you but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. God had chosen Solomon to built a Temple for him, so it was to be taken very seriously. God has chosen to place his temple inside of us so the same warning is given to us. If we seek him, we will find him if we search for him with all of our hearts but if we choose to reject his great love, it will cost us eternity with Him. David gave Solomon detailed instructions about everything he would need to know in building the Temple and its furniture. David encouraged him to be strong and not afraid because God was with him and would help him. David then addressed the people and presented Solomon as his chosen leader. David told the people how much he would be donating to the Lord to build this great Temple and allowed them to give also. In total, 300 tons of gold was given and 637 tons of silver. Tons of bronze and iron was also given and precious stone. The people gave freely with joy. David gave a praise to the Lord and the next day they sacrificed 3,000 animals on the altar. David crowned Solomon king and they feasted and drank in the Lord’s presence with joy. David died, having reigned forty years over Israel. In Romans, our friendship with God was restored by the death of Jesus while we were enemies with God. Jesus didn’t die for us because we deserved it, but because we needed it. It was our only hope. Adam’s sin brought death, but Jesus’ death brought life. The law pointed out what sin was, making us accountable. Jesus made a way for us to be free from our sins once and for all. Life is more powerful than death. Praise the Lord! Thank you for saving us through your death.