Bible Chapter: I Chronicles 17 & 18

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    King David was known as a man after God’s own heart.  One day he was thinking that he was living in luxury and that there was not a special place prepared for worshiping God.  After talking with Nathan the prophet, David began making plans for building a house of worship.  God told Nathan to tell David that he was not to do it.  David’s son would build the temple at a future time.  David prayed a prayer of praise and thanks to God.  And, he obeyed the command to not build a house of worship.
    We see here many of King David’s military conquests.  He was very successful in defeating many enemies and establishing his kingship.  He conquered many kings and took prisoners.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    It is always best to serve and obey God.  We see here that David did this.  Two times in chapter 18 we see the statement “So the LORD preserved David wherever he went”.  Because David was being faithful and obedient he had God’s help.  The other nations saw God’s power on display.  It is important to learn from illustrations such as this to be faithful and obedient to God.  These stories of godliness are encouraging.  We hear so many negative illustrations that I appreciate the positive.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Can you see what David did here?  Can you see that he cared about God and wanted to do what would honor God?  Can you see his obedience?  Can you see his victories?  Then recognize how he had them.  He was obeying God.  Follow this example.