1 Chronicles 17:10b-15 David desired to build a house for God. And God said, No! The LORD said He would have one of David’s sons build a temple (a house for God). The LORD went further and said that He would establish the kingdom under this son (it would be Solomon). The LORD promised […]
1 Chronicles 17:8-10 “I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a name like the name of the great ones who are in the earth.” God is with me – wherever I have lived – it is God […]
1 Chronicles 17:1-10 paraphrased David had a house and he said to Nathan, the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains (a tent).” That very night, God’s word came to Nathan and God told Nathan to go to David […]
1 Chronicles 16:37-43 David prayed and celebrated before the ark of the covenant – which represented God’s presence with His people. David provided specific people to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required. David put worship of God first. Then David appointed gate keepers – again specific men are named. David […]
1 Chronicles 16:34-36 “O give thanks to the LORD for He is good;For His lovingkindness is everlasting.35 Then say, ‘Save us, O God of our salvation,And gather us and deliver us from the nations,to give thanks to Your holy name,And glory in Your praise.’36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,From everlasting even to […]
1 Chronicles 16:29-30 Verse 29 – is glorifying our LORD as we worship Him. Verse 30 – is honoring the LORD by truly fearing Him, giving Him reverence. Verse 31 – is acknowledging the LORD our God… we are to be glad and rejoice. “The LORD reigns!” Our LORD is King, follower of Christ. Rejoice! Verse […]
1 Chronicles 16:30-31“Tremble before Him all the earth;Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved.31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;And let them say among the nations, the LORD reigns.” 1 Chronicles 16:30 To hold God in awe – He is the Creator of all the earth, the […]
Possibly you have heard the saying, ‘give credit to those where credit is due.’ Give God credit, ascribing to Him – the credit which He is due! 1 Chronicles 16:27-29“Splendor and majesty are before Him,Strength and joy are in His place.28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,Ascribe to the LORD glory […]
1 Chronicles 16:24-26 “Tell of His glory among the nations,His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;He also is to be feared above all gods.26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,But the LORD made the heavens.” Before I can tell others of […]
1 Chronicles 16:23 “Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.” Good tidings is an “old-fashioned” term – one that is used in Christmas Carols. Good tidings is Good News! We, followers of Christ, are to sing to the LORD, we are to proclaim good […]