APRIL 29,  1 Chronicles 29:1-11

By now David may be in his late 60s. He had wisely handed over the throne and crown to his son Solomon. Still, he was greatly respected, honoured and loved by his people. As he publicly announced building preparations for the temple and that his son Solomon was chosen to lead in this project, he also challenged the people to give to the Lord’s work and service.

David’s abounding joy was that the people responded with great gladness of heart. The leaders from every level of the nation joined hands to give willingly to the Lord’s work. Gold, silver, brass, iron, jewellery, and precious stones were given to God Almighty. It was a day of great honour and praise to God. This caused David to burst into a psalm of praise and honour and majesty to God. Beginning from verse 11, it is a great psalm of praise, showing the great love that David had for God.

What makes you happy? Many kids like to play computer games, watch cartoons, play with friends, be involved in other past-times. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the above things that make a lot of kids happy, as long as they are done in moderation.

But should there not be other things that make you, a Christian boy or girl, happy? If you are truly saved, you should be happy reading God’s Word. Having family devotion where you can share with loved ones should be a time of rejoicing where we can encourage each other. And serving God by serving others should bring joy to us too as we know God will be pleased.

One thing that should bring great joy to a Christian would be the salvation of loved ones. Do you have parents, grandparents, or other loved ones and friends who are still not Christians? If so, pray for them faithfully. The writer of this sharing prayed for his mother for years and God finally answered his prayer when mum was almost 80!

Thought: Be happy at what God would be happy with.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may I delight in the things that You would be happy with, and learn also to pray for the salvation of loved ones and friends who may still be outside of Thy kingdom. Through the precious name of my Saviour I pray, amen.