The Man after God’s Own
Heart-part 2
There is no doubt
that Jesus and all the other writers quoted above were versed in the Old
Testament Scriptures and therefore influenced by what King David said about YHVH
as recorded in the First Chronicles 29:10-14.
Also, Revelation 5:8 is strongly reminiscent of David’s words, “And
when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell
down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of
odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou
art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast
slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and
tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and
priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I
beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the
beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten
thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the
Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and
honour, and glory, and blessing.” Although we do not know with certainty that
the New Testament writings were quotes or paraphrases of King David’s words of
praise it is possible that they were taken from David’s praise recorded in 1
chronicles.
The
most important thought that I have about David’s O.T. praises recorded in 1
Chronicles is that it pays to have a good attitude when things do not work out
the way you plan. David was no doubt
disappointed that God would not allow him to build God a House of Prayer, but
he kept on praising YHVH anyway. You may
have big plans that are not being developed as a part of the ministry where God
has placed you. I suggest that you
should, in the face of unrealized dreams and disappointments, keep praising God
for who He is and for what He has already done. It is God’s responsibility to
take care of his work, and it is your responsibility to be a good and faithful
servant.
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