Thursday, 26 April 2018
The Promise of the LORD.
"From the time I brought my people out of Egypt until now, I did not choose any city in the land of Israel as the place to build a temple where I would be worshipped, and I did not choose any one to lead my people Israel. But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place where I will be worshipped, and you, David, to rule my people."
2 CHRONICLES 6 : 5-6
These verses highlight God's sovereign choice:
God chose Jerusalem as the place where His name would dwell.
God chose David to lead Israel.
God reminds Israel that the Temple was not merely a human idea - it was connected with His purpose and covenant.
Solomon recognized that David had a special role in God's plan, even though Solomon himself was the one who built the Temple.
There is also an important theological point: God says, “I chose Jerusalem” and “I have chosen David.”
This emphasizes that God's purposes often unfold through different generations -
David prepared the way, and Solomon carried out the work.
You may also be a chosen one. God may have a plan for you.God's purposes are different. Wait for the Almighty's call. It may be a blessing.
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