Today’s passage: 1 Chronicles 18:1-17
Helpful thoughts:
- Imagine the confidence David went out with after receiving these covenant promises from God in the previous chapter!
- David would not build a Temple for God, but these victories in battle provided materials for the construction during Solomon’s reign.
- Even though these good years would not last forever, the sense of finality in verse 14 serves as a type for the final reign of Christ. Jesus will rule and reign with perfect justice and in complete righteousness. And of His kingdom there shall be no end. (Luke 1:32-33)
Questions to consider:
- Why did David and Israel keep winning all these battles (Verse 6, 13)?
- When David dedicated all the gifts from King Tou of Hamath to the Lord, what testimony did that give? To whom did David give the credit for these victories? To whom was King Tou introduced? When our hearts are fixed on Christ, who will our friends, family and acquaintances hear about before too long?
- How will you serve King Jesus today? How will His eternal rule and reign give you proper perspective as you face the day?