David stood before them and addressed them: “My friends, listen to me. I wanted to build a permanent home for the Covenant Box, the footstool of the Lord our God. I have made preparations for building a temple to honor him…”
The purpose of the temple was to worship God – but that changed (John 4:21-23). Do lead me into proper worship, Holy Spirit.
King David said, “All this is contained in the plan written according to the instructions which the Lord himself gave me to carry out.”
A copy of the heavenly one (Revelation 11:19) – just like with the Covenant Box (Exodus 25:8-9).
King David said to his son Solomon, “Be confident and determined. Start the work and don’t let anything stop you. The Lord God, whom I serve, will be with you. He will not abandon you, but he will stay with you until you finish the work to be done…”
May that be true of me, Lord.
The people had given willingly to the Lord, and they were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.
It’s always better – more meaningful – when something is given willingly.
There in front of the whole assembly King David praised the Lord. He said, “Lord God of our ancestor Jacob, may you be praised forever and ever! You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you are king, supreme ruler over all. All riches and wealth come from you; you rule everything by your strength and power; and you are able to make anyone great and strong.
May you raise me up one day, Father (Psalm 75:7).
“You know, O Lord, that we pass through life like exiles and strangers, as our ancestors did. Our days are like a passing shadow, and we cannot escape death.
Please remember that my life is passing like a shadow, Lord (Isaiah 40:7).
So that day they were very happy as they ate and drank in the presence of the Lord.
Nostalgia for those who were exiled (1 Chronicles 9:1; 12:40).