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{{DOD-May}}
In chapter 22 the [[judgment]] had passed. The [[Lord]] had answered prayer, and [[David]] was restored to fellowship. He then instructed [[Solomon]] regarding the building of a house for the [[Lord]]. It is noteworthy that [[David]] could not be involved in advancing the work of the [[Lord]] until his own heart was right. The [[Lord]] does not use dirty vessels.
Too often people who are genuinely born-again cannot be used of [[God]] because there is [[sin]] in their lives. Many times I have counseled with young people and adults alike who have struggled with serving the [[Lord]], but have never met with any measure of success. My advice to them is to examine their own lives to see what could be separating [[God]]'s blessings from them. [[God]]'s [[Word]] says, "But your iniquities have separated between you and your [[God]], and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear" ([[Isaiah]] 59:2). If we are to be of service to [[God]], we must come as clean vessels, set apart for His service and meet for the Master's use.
In chapter 23 [[David]] made [[Solomon]] king. [[David]] was 70 years old at the time. Afterwards, he devoted himself still more to the house of the [[Lord]]. He ordered and arranged everything, so that when the Temple was built, [[Solomon]] had only to follow the directions given him by his spiritual father. [[Solomon]] had the privilege of having a [[God]]ly father who could teach him the ways of the [[Lord]].
Also in this chapter we read of 24,000 Levites being set apart for the [[Lord]]'s service, and we will see in the next few chapters the responsibilities that are given to various persons.
