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1 Chronicles 27-29: A Man After God’s Own Heart

A disappointed heart (1 Chronicles 28:2). Instead of complaining because he could not build God’s house, David began preparing to help Solomon do the job. David served his own generation and generations to come because he unselfishly served the Lord. When disappointments come into your life, how do you handle them?

A loyal heart (1 Chronicles 28:9). Solomon had all that he needed for building the temple, but the most important thing only he could supply: a heart loyal to God. His motives had to be right, or his work would not be blessed.

A generous heart (1 Chronicles 29:9, 17). The people joined their king in generously giving to the Lord. Of course, whatever we give Him, He has first given us (1 Chronicles 29:11–15). There were even gifts from the past, from Samuel, Saul, and Abner (1 Chronicles 26:28).

A devoted heart (1 Chronicles 29:17–18 ). In his latter years, Solomon’s heart turned away from the Lord (1 Kings 11:3). That can happen to any of us, so we must heed Proverbs 4:23. Why should we generously give to the Lord? David’s song of praise in 1 Chronicles 29:10–15 presents some reasons: God is great (1 Chronicles 29:10–12); God deserves glory (1 Chronicles 29:13); God has given so much to us (1 Chronicles 29:14); life is short and we must make it count (1 Chronicles 29:15). Take comfort in this truth: “He that doeth the will of God abideth forever” (1 John 2:17).