APRIL 30,  2 Chronicles 7:1-5, 17

The glorious temple of God was finally completed. Solomon appointed a day for the dedication of the temple. It was a great day of rejoicing. All the people, from the highest to the lowest in the land, assembled to witness the bringing in of the ark and all the holy vessels from the tabernacle to the temple. They also offered sacrifices of sheep and oxen, a great multitude which could not be numbered.There was also wonderful music by the singers and the blowing of trumpets in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord.

Solomon also prayed for the people. He asked specially that God will be merciful to the people. If they should sin, he asked the Lord to hear from heaven and forgive the sin of His people. After he had made an end of praying, fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.The consumption of the sacrifices by fire was an indication that God accepted the offerings.That night, the Lord spoke to Solomon and again reminded him to walk as David his father walked, and do according to all that the Lord had commanded him. Thus again David set the excellent example for Solomon.

In today’s reading of 2 Chronicles 7:17, we read of David being mentioned as the measure of godliness for his son Solomon. Can you recall how David walked? Give three examples of his godly behaviour.

Thought: May I learn to be a child with a heart for God, as David the king was.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may I walk with Thee day by day and learn Thy godly ways. May I learn to have a heart for You, to be a child after Thine own heart.Thank you for the lessons on David, and I pray these lessons will change my life. This I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, amen.