God Over All

   Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the   victory, and the majesty.  Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom.  We adore you as the one who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything.  Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength.                                       1 Chronicles 29:11-12

This prayer was a result of David wanting to honor the Lord by building a Temple where the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, God’s footstool, could rest permanently.  But God said to him, “You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.  1 Chronicles 28:1-21

Although it was the great King Solomon who God appointed to build the Holy Temple of the Lord, it was David who had the vision to assemble a House for God.  David joyfully gave generously toward the project and the hearts of the people were moved to give freely of their goods for this great undertaking.

And so it was that together with the children of Israel, David dedicated the silver and gold.  He collected together all the fine materials that the people had been gathering freely and had donated happily, for the building of the Temple of God.

All that we have or own belongs to the Lord.  We are mere stewards in what He has entrusted to us.  We should always give joyfully with open hands. David’s prayer began with thanksgiving and praise, acknowledging that everything comes from God, including riches and honor.  David surrendered to God what was rightfully His as the Originator, the Owner, and the Operator of the universe.  David ends this beautiful  prayer with a challenge:   Now bless the LORD your God.      1Chronicles 29:1-20          Are you up for the challenge?

Be Encouraged Today!