King David & Solomon

Synopsis     1Chron 22:9-18     1/23/2020 

King David’s chief priority was to build God a magnificent house. And, after the episode at Ornan’s threshing floor, David knew where God’s house should be located.  

So, he went about the business of making provision for the construction of the house. He laid up cut stones, wood, precious metals and exotic jewels. Additionally, he gave Solomon instructions and encouragement to get the work done.  

Finally, King David directed his highest advisors to support Solomon in his quest to build the temple.  

King David & Solomon 

King David told Solomon, “Be strong and steadfast. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Of course, he spoke this way because of the preparations that he had made and because of God’s promises that David’s son would build the temple.  

Solomon couldn’t lose. He had nearly everything that he needed to build the temple before he even became king.

Be Stong and Steadfast 

God has provided all I need for life and for godliness. In fact, He has forgotten nothing. What’s more, all my life He has never failed me.  

And yet, like Solomon, I still feel the temptation to fear. Even inexhaustable resources are not enough to solve the problem of faith. 

In the end, my only hope is Jesus. It is in knowing the person of God. It is in trusting the persons of God.   

“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through waters, I will be with you; through rivers, you shall not be swept away. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, nor will flames consume you.” Isaiah 43:1