1 Chronicles 17:16-27 Click here for Bible Verses
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 1 Chronicles 17:16-27. Let’s go!
1 Chronicles 17:16 (NIV)
16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD…
On verse 16a: After God spoke amazing promises to David in verses 1-15, notice David’s reaction: first, he sits before the Lord. Often I find that the most powerful thing I can do is to sit before the Lord, to be still in His presence. Sitting before the Lord is my power position. It’s where I most often sense the Holy Spirit speaking to me. It’s where I process and digest the words He has spoken to me. It’s where I recalibrate my heart and mind. When I’m lost, confused, frustrated or hurting, I sit. It’s where I experience His presence and peace. Do you want to develop a deeper, closer relationship with the Holy Spirit? Take the time to sit before the Lord often.
1 Chronicles 17:16 (NIV)
16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?
On verse 16b-22: The second thing David does in response to God’s Word is he humbles himself before God. David did not come to God with a sense of entitlement as if God owed him, nor did David well up with pride in himself. Rather, David recognized that the reason he and his nation could receive such amazing promises was all because of God’s undeserved mercy and grace. Like David, when you hear God’s Word, have a humble attitude.
1 Chronicles 17:23 (NIV)
23 “And now, LORD, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised…
On verses 23-27: The third thing David does in response to God’s Word: he receives it with faith. Rather than doubting or second-guessing, David simply says, “Amen! Thank You! Do as You have promised. Let it be.” May we have a similar attitude whenever You hear His great promises. Whenever you hear God’s promises for you — promises like, “I am with you. I will never leave you or forsake you. I know the plans I have for you. God is for you and not against you. In all things God works for the good of those who love Him” — may your response always be “Amen! Thank You! Let it be so.”
Heavenly Father, thank You that when I sit and humble myself before You, when I take Your Word by faith, Your Word brings life and impacts me on the deepest level. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
