In First Chronicles eighteen, verse six, God desires to help, protect, and give victory to His faithful people. As we search for strength from the Lord and seek His face continually, a channel of blessing opens to our lives whereby God helps us in trouble, gives us freedom from Satan’s power, and leads us by …
In First Chronicles, chapter sixteen, verse twenty-nine, genuine worship must be done in holiness, as in Second Chronicles twenty, verse twenty-one. God accepts spiritual and jubilant worship as described in First Chronicles fifteen, verse twenty-eight. Acceptance of adoration must accompany an inward disposition of reverence and purity, an earnest desire to be near Him, and …
In First Chronicles, chapter sixteen, verse ten, is one part of a psalm that David celebrated that begins from verses eight through thirty-six. Our happiness, security, and freedom from anxiety depend on our gratitude to God and our perseverance in seeking His face daily, as in verses eight through eleven. Those who continually call out …
In First Chronicles, chapter sixteen, verse seven, the psalm in the following verses eight through thirty-six of this chapter, is a composite of Psalms one hundred and five, verses one to fifteen, Psalms ninety-six, verses one through thirteen, and Psalm one hundred and six, verses one, and forty-seven to forty-eight, respectively. How David celebrates God’s …
In First Chronicles, chapter fifteen, verse twelve, to do the work of the Lord, believers must sanctify or consecrate themselves. The separation from all that offends God and presents themselves to Him as instruments of righteousness. As a holy God, He requires that his servants be righteous and consecrated. This special sanctification was a requirement …
In First Chronicles, chapter fifteen, verse one, the ark of God contained the two tables of the law, a jar of manna, and Aaron’s rod. The ark represents the instruction, provision, power, and mercy found in faithful obedience to God and His covenant. David’s placing of the ark in Jerusalem signifies his desire to return …
In First Chronicles, chapter fourteen, verse fourteen, David did not assume that because it had been God’s will to go up against the Philistines before, as in verse ten, it was also on this occasion. David’s example teaches believers that we will not succeed if we do not consistently seek the Lord’s will, guidance, and …
In First Chronicles, chapter fourteen, verse three, the glaring personal fault in David brought tragedy upon himself and his family. This part of his life, apart from the victories, the establishment of his kingdom, the development of his family, and the enemies defeated, took a different pattern when he united with more wives. The additional …
In First Chronicles, chapter fourteen, verse two, the kingdom of David was highly exalted, not for his own sake, but for the sake of all God’s people. David was to establish Israel’s position in the world so that they might serve God in righteousness and truth. Under the new covenant, God may exalt a person, …
In First Chronicles, chapter thirteen, verse fourteen, the blessed Obededom’s family because he undoubtedly received the ark with reverence and in obedience to God. What brought death to one man brought blessing to another. So far from being unlucky in the ark, its presence brings a manifest blessing, and David’s fears are present. But before …
