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A Letter from David to Solomon

Day 119

Reading: 1 Chronicles 21:1 - 1 Chronicles 23:32

Dear Son,

I know that this sounds strange that I have chosen to write to you. Especially when I could have called and told you what I want to say to you. This letter is not to criticise you but to encourage you of the great days that lie ahead for you. I had a conversation with God and heard things about you that astounded me. I was blown away thinking of the many things that God has in store for you. No matter what you are seeing I have news for you: God has great exciting plans for you.

I told God about my dream to build a temple of worship for Him. I can't understand why we have allowed God to dwell in a tent while we have built cities for our people. Yes, I know that whatever we build cannot contain Him, however, I believe we are responsible for building the best for God. If anything, all our enemies worship their idols in magnificent buildings why worship God in some dilapidated building of a tent. 

Anyway, God sent the prophet to speak to me. You know Nathan has been a blessing always giving me counsel from God's mind. I have always treasured his insight into the mind of God and I acknowledge his gift knowing that he only has God's interests at heart. He told me that God had instructed me not to build the temple but that I would have my son build it. God also assured me that my descendants would sit on the throne ruling over the kingdom. I was assured of the fact that your reign would be one of peace and that God would establish you in greatness. I rejoiced hearing the prophesy that Nathan brought. 

My child may I charge you to keep the way of the Lord. Abide in the Lord by the commandments that Moses gave and you will prosper. Son, walk before God. Arise and build His Temple that nations may hear of His magnificence. I have prayed that God will give you wisdom and understanding to rule over this nation. 

I pray that you will prosper and build the House of God. To build what God deserves will require resources. I have already started acquiring the resources for you to build on. Don't spare any expense for I know God will provide. 

Lastly, let me remind you to walk with God. Don't depart from the ways of God. Walk with God and you will experience His goodness that the world will talk about. Keep to the law of Moses. As you are crowned king I will instruct all the leaders of Israel to stand beside you. Be strong and courageous in your pursuit of God. 

Love,

Dad.

Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 22:13

Decree

Personalise this scripture

"Now I set my heart and my soul to seek the Lord God. I will arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the Lord.” 1 Chronicles 22:19 (paraphrased; italics mine)
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