Meditation
SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH
Text: 1 Chronicles 16
28 January 2018
BRINGING THE ARK INTO JERUSALEM
The first attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant ended up in disaster. David had failed to do it properly (1 Chronicles 13).
The second attempt was successful. The priests had been consulted and the necessary protocols had been fulfilled. King David was overjoyed and he wrote a Psalm to commemorate this event. The following thoughts may be highlighted.
- Giving of Thanks
Oh, give thanks to the LORD!
Call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples. 1 Chronicles 16:8
a) This may be done through singing to the Lord
b) This may also be done by speaking of His works 1 Chronicles 16:9
c) One should glory in His name 1 Chronicles 16:10
- Seeking of the LORD
Seek the LORD and His strength;
Seek His face evermore! 1 Chronicles 16:11
a) Seeking the Lord must never be taken for granted
b) What should we seek?
i) The face of the Lord (or more simply “The LORD”)
ii) His strength
- Giving of worship to the LORD
Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples,
Give to the LORD glory and strength.
Give to the LORD the glory that is due to His name;
Bring an offering, and come before Him.
Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:28-29
a) Worship involves ascribing the following things to the Lord
i) Glory
ii) Strength
b) Bringing of an offering
i) As an act of thanksgiving
ii) As an act of gratitude
c) Worship further involves consciousness
i) Of the holiness of God
ii) Of the glory of God
Let us ever seek to offer worship that would be acceptable to the Lord our God! May we grow in our understanding of the Lord!