2 Chronicles 6
The start of this chapter, a speech was given by Solomon. It was made after when the Ark representing the convent of the Lord he made with his People was brought into the temple. It played a big significance because God have not chose a city in any tribe of Israel to have a temple since the day they were brought out of Egypt. But now the Lord chose Jerusalem and chose Solomon to be his Hands to have the temple to be built.
Solomon carried on with a prayer of dedication. He started it on sharing how affirmed he was that our GOD is a promise-making and keeping GOD. And how it call came true. V18 has a very interesting point is that Why will GOD dwell with men in a Temple when even the Heavens cannot contain HIM? The only reason I could think of was because we are of great importance to Him and how much Love He has for us.
Solomon pleaded to GOD that when the people pray or cry. May He hear, and forgive. May He deal with them accordance to what he does, since the Lord will know his heart.
V40 Now, my God may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
Solomon's Prayer consisted of request and repents. After reading this chapter a few affirmations I learnt :
1. God knows your heart
2. God is a promise making and keeping God
3. God loves us
These points are not something new. But it’s something to be renewed in my heart daily.
2 Chronicles 7
Solomon dedicated the temple to the Lord with praises, worship, music, thousands of sacrifices and offerings. It lasted for a period of 20 over days leaving the people joyful in heart on what the Lord has done for the people.
As the Lord appeared to Solomon affirming him that He ahs heard his prayer and His eyes will be open and ears be attentive. But the people have to humble themselves and pray and seek with a righteousness heart. The Lord also mentioned to Solomon if He observe and walk in his laws and decrees, the Lord will establish his royal throne.
Psalms 136
This psalm is a beautiful psalm written to thank God. That 1 fact will always be established forever
“His love endures forever”
Thursday, June 14, 2007
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