KEPT BY THE LORD GOD

PROCLAMATION

“… The Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.  So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.”  1 Chronicles 18:13-14 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

The words of First and Second Chronicles were written as one book under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by Ezra the scribe and priest and historical Bible scholar according to Jewish tradition.  Sometime after Nathan told King David that his son and not him would build the house of God, he fought and subdued the Philistines and took the town of Gath.  David also fought and defeated the Moabites and they became his servants. (1 Chronicles 18:1-2)  King David also fought and defeated Hadarezer king of Zobah (1 Chronicles 18:3-4) and the Syrians of Damascus. (1 Chronicles 18:5-6)  The Lord preserved David and kept him wherever he went. (1 Chronicles 18:6)  David also sent the army of Israel out under the leadership of his nephew Abishai and they defeated the Edomites.  David put garrisons in Edom and the Edomites also became his servants.  The Lord God blessed David in all of his efforts and preserved him wherever he went.  (1 Chronicles 18:12-14)

 

APPLICATION

The Lord God blesses us, provides for us, and preserves us day in and day out.  He watches over our going out and our coming in. (Psalm 121:8)  He protects us and keeps us safe from all hurt, harm, and danger.  We ought to be grateful and thank Him every day. (Hebrews 13:15)  In fact, we ought to thank Him multiple times each day, when we wake up, get up, move around, get dressed, traverse these dangerous streets, arrive at our several destinations, and then make it back home.  We cannot thank Him enough for all that He does for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)  O give thanks unto The Lord.