I had not appreciated until this month how 1 Chronicles is all about King David. Apart from various lists at the beginning, the whole book just covers King David. Saul barely gets a mention, and all the other kings must wait until book II.
The book demonstrates how he is the chosen King, has a consolidated position, everyone behind him, and the promise of an everlasting dynasty. There are a couple of mis-haps mentioned, but its basically all good with King David on the throne.
As ever universal mission purposes reverberate, e.g. 22:5 with the planned Temple being magnificent in the sight of all nations.
Yet despite the impression that Israel had at last 'arrived', and had it 'all sorted', David still gives this advice for the future, recorded in 22:19, "now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God".
Even when everything is fab, hunky-dory, dominoes lined up ... we must go on seeking God. Do not assume you have arrived in this sense, but continue looking for Him.
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Amen, we must seek God in all situations. Thanks for sharing.
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