In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-two, verse eleven, although David was not allowed to build the temple, he faithfully dedicated himself to preparing for its construction. His concern was not only for the temple but also for his son Solomon, who would oversee the project. Above all, he instructed his son to observe God’s word and seek the Lord with all his heart and soul.
After David had so committed to his son Solomon the building of the temple, as a task reserved and destined for him by the divine counsel, he wishes him, in First Chronicles twenty-two, verse eleven, the help of the Lord to carry out the work. David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple.
Nothing is more powerful to engage us in any service for God, than to know that we are appointed. Because He would have leisure and opportunity to do it. He should have peace and quietness. Where God gives rest, he expects work. Because God had promised to establish his kingdom. God’s gracious promises should quicken and strengthen our religious service. David delivered to Solomon an account of the vast preparations he had made for this building; not from pride and vain-glory, but to encourage Solomon to engage cheerfully in the great work. He must not think, by building the temple, to purchase a dispensation to sin; on the contrary, his doing that would not be accepted if he did not take heed to fulfil the statutes of the Lord. In our spiritual work, as well as in our spiritual warfare, we have need of courage and resolution.
Today, if believers like to do something for God relating to His Kingdom, we should pray about it. Especially, if it has to do with concerning souls for the kingdom of God because He is about saving souls for eternity.