I Chronicles 22:11 “Now, my son, the LORD be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the LORD your God, as he said you would.

David had gotten an idea of something he wanted to do for the Lord. God let David know that He wanted Solomon to do it instead. Solomon was called to build the temple. David set aside his desires and commissioned Solomon to do the task God had for him.

It’s obvious that David’s desire to please the Lord took precedence over his thoughts about what he wanted to do. What I see in chapters 22 and 23 is that rather than washing his hands of the temple project, David did many things to be supportive of Solomon’s God-given task. He gave material, emotional and spiritual backing. I don’t think I can even begin to fathom fully how much David offered to Solomon in the form of building materials, but he had saved things up for the temple and handed them over for Solomon to use. David spoke to Solomon, commissioning him to do that which the Lord had said…to build the temple. At this time, David also offered prayer/wise words to Solomon. He prayed that the Lord would give direction and understanding so that Solomon would keep God’s laws. David goes on to explain how that would play out. The keeping of God’s laws would give Solomon success. David also offered words of encouragement and wisdom-be strong and courageous not afraid or discouraged.

These verses challenge me to be a support to those to whom God has given a task. Just as David wasn’t called to do everything, neither am I. I need to do the tasks God has for me and then support others in the things God has for them to do. That means relationships with others is crucial. It is through spending time with people, talking of the deeper and more meaningful things in their lives that I can be a spiritual, emotional, and material support to others who have something to do for God.

Help me to clearly know where you are leading me so that my time is used for your glory and honor. Thank you for making my life so meaningful by giving me the chance to have a part in things that are eternal. You are so good!

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