RTW May 24
Hi all, Wendy got the flu…. So here is another fan favorite. We apologize for running the archive, but the flu won this round. Prayers for quick healing are appreciated. We thank you for your grace. ~Linda
Dear to the Father’s Heart
“I have heard your prayer and your petition. I have set this Temple apart to be holy-this place you have built where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.”
1 Kings 9:3
My Takeaways
Something Old
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (NIV) Ephesians 5:1-2
I am holy and dearly loved, so I need to live like it.
Something New
David made instruments.
Something to Do
Accept the Spirit’s correction when He shows me where I’ve abandoned Him.
My Takeaways: The Inauguration Party
Something Old: (2 Chron. 7:14) A verse that we hear often today to confront man’s sinfulness with God’s goodness. This scene offers a number of truths about God and human nature: People are often content to have a building dedicated to God rather than a building inhabited by God’s presence. Out of His goodness, God often gives men plenty of time in which to repent; sadly, few repent and experience His restoration. True repentence is more then talk it’s changed behavior. God’s promise of restoration demonstrates that the problem always lies with man—not God!
Something New: (1 Kings 8:54-61). The prayer that Solomon made at the temple carries many truths. First, God is utterly reliable. “Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises God gave to Moses” (v.56). Second, God’s past faithfulness gives us confidence for the future. “May the Lord our God be with us as He was with our ancestors” (v.57). Third, the motivation to follow God comes from Him not us. “May He give us the desire to do His will…” (v.58). Next, we need the Lord’s help every day. “The Lord our God fulfills our daily needs” (v.59). Finally, our walk with Him is not about gaining attention for ourselves but for Him. “May people all over the earth know that the Lord is God and that there is no other” (v.60).
Something To Do: Remember these truths and pattern my prayers by Solomon’s prayer. These prayer request are just as important today.
According to each days needs. 1 Kings 8:59
We really do need him everyday and we really only need to focus on the present and not be anxious about tomorrow.
Wow to witness the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the Lord filling the temple!
What a joyful time of celebration in Israel! I love reading about Solomon and his godly leadership. If only they would remember his goodness, his faithfulness and his love.
https://youtu.be/6zcmO4fACjE
-“Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave through his servant Moses.” (1Kings 8:56) Our God is a promise-keeping God!
-My Something To Do: Pray the Prayer from 2 Kings 8:58
“May he give us the desire to do his will in everything and to obey all the commands, decrees, and regulations that he gave our ancestors.” (2 Kings 8:58)
Praise the Lord who had given REST to his people Israel JUST AS HE HAD PROMISED….
I can rest completely in God because He keeps all of His promises!! Selah
I also noticed the phrase ‘according to each day’s needs’ . It reminds me of something David Jeremiah said about Christianity being so ‘daily’. And “Give us ‘this day’ our daily bread”. I need to remember to come to God each individual day in dependence on Him.
Something To Do- Complete everything I set out to do. 1 Kings 9:1 says Solomon completed everything he had planned to do. He completed the temple and his palace in 20 years. Even though it took him a long time, he kept on going.