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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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]]. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 5 October 2015
May Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary : 1 Chronicles 7 - Job 11 including the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
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 Godly 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.
