1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11, Romans 4:1-12, Psalm 13:1-6, Proverbs 19:15-16
Pray: Four times David asked, “How long?” He had prayed, but God had hidden Himself and not answered. David had examined his heart and knew of no reason why God should abandon him. The longer God waited, the more the enemy would succeed. When you have this same feeling, do what David did and talk to God with an honest and humble heart.
Read: A beautiful and costly temple is a waste of money unless ministry is going on for the good of God’s people and the glory of God. So, before he died, David organized the temple workers and put them under proper leadership. The work of the Lord called for dedicated service from many kinds of people: priests, Levites, musicians, treasurers, gatekeepers, soldiers, etc. This is exciting for me and should be for those of us apart of Christ Church because it means that everyone, and I mean everyone, can find a way to serve in the kingdom.
Edify: Our reading from Romans teaches us about faith. How was Abraham saved? Not by works, but by faith as it also states in Genesis 15. Salvation is not like wages that you earn or works that you can boast about. Abraham was not saved by keeping the law, because the law had not even been given yet. He also wasn’t saved by rituals, his salvation was all by God’s grace. Let us be encouraged today that our salvation does not rely upon us, but by the beautiful grace that He lavishes on us.
Practice: Let us look for those ways that God has uniquely designed us to serve Him today. It is a beautiful thought to think that God has intricately woven us together with different personalities and spiritual gifts that help to build up and further the kingdom of God. What unique way might you help the bride of Christ look more beautiful today?
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