Scripture:
“For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!” 1 Chronicles 22:13 NLT
Observation:
In this passage, David was getting old and he was giving instruction to his son Solomon on how to build the Temple of the Lord. He told his son that he would be successful if he would carefully obey the decrees and regulations of the Lord. He then told him to be strong and courageous and not to be afraid or lose heart. David knew what it would take for his son to be successful and obedience to the Lord was the top priority.
Application:
Everyone wants to be successful in their lives at some level. Success, according to David, takes carefully following the Lord and being strong and courageous in doing it. He taught that success comes to those who are not afraid to do things God’s way and who don’t lose heart in what they are doing. We must learn that doing things God’s way is the most important thing in our lives. From that place of obedience, we can walk courageously and be successful.
Prayer:
Father, I want to walk in obedience to You all the days of my life. I want to walk with You and know You more and more. Teach me to follow Your voice and let my ears be open to You at all times. Show me the steps to take and cause me to be courageous in doing them.
Yours,
Jeff
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