BLESS THE PEOPLE

PROCLAMATION

“After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of The Lord.”  1 Chronicles 16:2 (NIV)

EXPLANATION

When the Israelites brought the ark of God to Jerusalem, they placed it in the place that David had prepared for it inside the tent. (1 Chronicles 16:1)  David gave thanks unto The Lord and worshiped Him with burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.  Then King David blessed the people in the name of The Lord.  This is a repeat of the events which is recorded earlier in The Bible Book of Second Samuel. (2 Samuel 6:17-18)  Afterwards he gave the people something to eat and then he appointed the Levites to various roles to minister before the ark of God.  The majority of the chapter records the roles he assigned to the various individuals. (1 Chronicles 16:4-43)

APPLICATION

As followers of Christ we are to tell people about Him and show them the way to Him.  We are to live our lives in such a way that they can see Christ in us, see our good works, and give God glory. (Matthew 5:16)  We are to bless the people.  We can pray that God will bless them and help them.  We can also be a blessing to them as we help them.  This is more than just giving them money.  People have many other needs that we can help them with.  As we bless others, we will also be blessed. (Proverbs 11:25)