by Adam Johnson
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and
the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is
the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are
power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to
all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. I Chronicles 29:11-13
David was setting the stage for the transition from his reign to his son's, Solomon. He publicly instructed all the leaders of Israel concerning what was to take place with the building of the temple, and to follow all that God had for them. He made plain that the succession of Solomon was according to God's plan, and not just because he was a favorite son.
The reason this statement of David's is so important is he is establishing before the people that the power and ruling might of all the earth belongs to their God. He goes through a series of challenges to Solomon about being faithful to his Almighty, All-Powerful God. Solomon and the children of Israel would either be set up to succeed or be destroyed based on their following God's commands.
As I thought through David's statements it occurred to me that this should be my anthem not just for today, but for every moment of my life. It gives the bold proclamation that this life has a Good, Sovereign God who orders every step in our lives. All of us have the choice today to follow the path that He has established for us. That means we have to trust that He knows what He is doing with the circumstances of our lives - our pain, joy, provision, direction, etc. - for His glory. Today what choice will you make concerning God? Will you thank Him for all He is orchestating or think the way you devise is better?
There is a way that seems right to a man... Proverbs 16:25
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