Go Beyond- The Lifestyle & Example of David’s Kingdom Work “Gathering Kingdom Resources for God’s Glory” (1 Chron. 22) (Billy Russell, 11/3/19)

Go Beyond- The Lifestyle & Example of David’s Kingdom Work

           “Gathering Kingdom Resources for God’s Glory” (1 Chron. 22)

 

David prepared for a day he would not see, but he could touch. He worked diligently to gather resources and empower others to build the temple. Today, we collectively gather our resources for kingdom ministry. We mutually sacrifice through our Living Beyond Us giving project to cast off debt and accelerate ministry. Let us joyfully embrace the commitment and complete it together. To God be the glory!

 

                           Lifestyle Lessons for Living Beyond Us

 

Permission to dream, yet be directed by God (vv.1, 6-10)

   David desired to complete a capstone project at the end of his life.

   David wanted to build a house of worship, a temple to honor God:

   “I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God.” (v.7)

   The Lord had other plans for who would complete the project:

“But this word of the Lord came to me...You are not to build a house for my Name.”(v.8)

   Its certainly ok to dream, but let God direct you.

   God gets veto power in our lives. His way is better. Trust Him.

   God promises David: Solomon will build the dream project (vv.9-10).

 

Prepare diligently and empower others (vv.2-5)

   Perhaps, David was disappointed, but he did not dwell long on it.

   David set to work making grand preparations! (v.5). Get to it!

   David was diligent. He enlisted partners. He empowered others (vv.2-4).

   David’s vision: “(a temple) of great magnificence and fame and splendor” (v.5).

   David did what he could/while he could “before his death”(v.5).Get on it!

 

Participate willingly- however you can (vv.11-16)

   David prayed powerfully over Solomon (vv.11-13): Blessing of God’s

        presence and prosperity; discretion and understanding; know/

        observe God’s word; be strong/courageous (no fear/discouraged)

   David took “great pains to provide for the temple” (v.14).

   David charged Solomon: “Now begin the work, and the LORD be with you.” (v.15).

 

Privilege to serve Kingdom purposes together! (vv.17-19)-

   Calling- for others to help Solomon (v.17).

   Challenge- to trust God: 2 “YES” ?’s and rationale (v.18).

     Charge- be devoted; seek the Lord; begin to build (v.19)!