I finished reading I Chronicles today. The book does not detail David's sin as king. It really highlights his service and praise of the Lord. I liked this aspect as his sins of adultery, murder and deceit have become such a well known portion of his legacy. Granted, his sin should not be overlooked or excused. This is a great example of how sin affects many others besides the sinner and how it can ruin a testimony. However, I enjoyed getting to know another side of David; reading of how he praised and served the Lord until his death despite what had become such a marring mistake in his life.
Something that stood out was King David's prayer just before Solomon's anointing as King and Davids death.
I Chron 29:10-13
"Praise be to you, O LORD , God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, O LORD , is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD , is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
I love how this prayer of praise points to God's greatness and vastness. There's something about not being able to fathom how big God is or exactly how much love He has for me. I feel safe and protected. Every little girl likes to picture her daddy as strong and able to fend off any danger yet tender enough to wipe away her tears. Its wonderful to know my Heavenly Father IS that big and that loving....
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