November 10, 2025

The final day of King David’s reign was full of his generosity, thanksgiving to God, and the anointing of his son Solomon to the throne. Because the temple was a palace for God, David encouraged the people to help Solomon because the task at hand was a significant undertaking for a young man. He drew from his own resources, providing gifts for the construction and the decorative appointments for the temple of God. He then encouraged others to give back generously because nothing they had in their possession wasn’t already God’s. David then prayed a beautiful prayer and offered sacrifices to God, because he was grateful for all that God had done for him. Then he anointed Solomon as king and died, having lived a long life; Solomon began his reign. If we could get it in our minds that everything we own was graciously given to us, not by chance or for anything we have done to earn it, but because God gave it to us, we should be willing to give a portion of it back for the furthering of God’s kingdom here on earth. If we fail to give back generously and from our hearts, we are likely to have it all taken away. I know what you’re thinking; evil people prosper, but when their lives end, they will be tormented, but we, on the other hand, have chosen the narrow path here in this lifetime to live in a wonderful eternity. We are not the same. We are chosen and loved; remember that when you begin to feel greedy and selfish. Give as often as you should with a grateful heart and love for our Almighty God. 

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy. Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. 1 Chronicles 29:9-10