1 Chronicles 29:9 (ESV)
Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.
1 Chronicles 29:9 (ASV)
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
1 Chronicles 29:9 (NKJV)
Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the LORD; and King David also rejoiced greatly.
1 Chronicles 29:9 (TLB)
Everyone was excited and happy for this opportunity of service, and King David was moved with deep joy.
The above passage is located in Chapter 29 just after David had addressed the assembly concerning the preparations for Solomon’s building of the temple. As their leader he is sharing with them that because he has set his affections on the house of his God, he has given to the house of God, over and above all that he has. He then goes on to say to the assembly, “Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the LORD?” In response to the question it states... The people all gave willingly. Now, enter the verse that hung on my heart. Look at all the different translations.
- What was the result of them giving willingly? They were rejoicing!
- Why? Because they had given willingly with a whole heart, perfect heart, loyal heart!
- Who had they given willing to? The LORD!
- Where was King David in this? Also rejoicing greatly!
Why was all this rejoicing taking place? Because David has set his affections on the
house of his God. He desired what God
desired!
Can I ask you something? On what
have you set your affections? Do you
desire what God desires? Until we do
set our affections and desires towards Him, it is most assuredly true that we
will not give willingly of our time, finances and service. Sure we may give apart from having our
affections and desires set on Him but we will not experience the “rejoicing”
that we read about in the verse above.
Love You all...
His,
Vickie
Just a note for those of you that followed the Italy trip: As you know the warfare was crazy. I received an email, from one of the ladies
that attended, sharing with us that several other global ministries have had issues related to this in regards to Europe. Seasoned Bible students will have some understanding of why due to the
role this part of the world plays in the end time. I’m confident the enemy does not want the
Name of Jesus lifted up in that part of the world.
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