Year 9, Day 294: 1 Chronicles 22

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1 Chronicles 22 fills in more of the story about David and the temple.  David tells us that the reason God gave him for not being able to build the temple was because David had shed too much blood.  David’s reign had its fair share of war; God wanted the temple builder to have a more peaceful reputation.

The neat part about this chapter is that David continues to prepare.  He could have been angry at the Lord for not letting him do what he had the means to do.  Instead, he accepts the Lord’s ruling and spends his own resources to prepare for Solomon.  He makes sure that if Solomon was the one that God chose, then Solomon would have the means to accomplish the task.

I also love that David sits Solomon down and explains things.  David knows that Solomon is young.  He knows that he will lack wisdom at first.  He also knows that he is giving Solomon a tremendous treasure.  David wants to make sure that Solomon understands how important this project is.

David also surrounds Solomon with advisors who understand.  He knows that Solomon is going to need accountability.  David makes sure that if Solomon is tempted to go against David’s desires that there will be people who know better.  There will be older and wiser adults who can help Solomon make the right choice.

David’s maturity is impressive here.  He makes all the right choices in this instance.  He has his moments, but here he once more shows why he is a man after God’s own heart.

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