Reading
SAA Notes
In a solemn sacred assembly of God’s people, David invests Solomon with the charge to build the Temple of the Lord. This was to be the great work of his life. The New Testament shows us that the Temple of the Lord that we are to be builders of is the Church. It’s a temple built of living stones! Jesus’ great commission was just such a solemn investiture of us disciples.
SJA Notes
* Lord God, let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints shout for joy.
“Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you.”
We have heard similar exhortations from Moses (Deuteronomy 1) and Joshua (Joshua 1), and here David repeats the cry to his son Solomon.
“Be strong and courageous and do it.”
By the Lord’s mighty hand David had conquered the enemies of God and His people. There was peace.
Solomons’ reign is largely one of peace and prosperity.
Why would David exhort his son to not be afraid or dismayed?
One reason that is given in the text is – The building of God’s house, the template.
That the Lord God Almighty has tasked you with building His house, this is a big deal – The place where He would dwell on earth!
Sometimes we can be afraid, dismayed, stressed or worried about what the Lord calls us to do.
These words ring true for us as they did for Solomon.
Let us be strong and courageous and do whatever the Lord sets our hands to do.
* God Above,
Thank You for the encouraged that we read in Your word.
Thank You that You equip and strength us to be strong and courageous – Strong in Your strength, courageous through our trust in Your love and sovereign will.
Thank You Lord!
Amen.