From 06be59f4f8404255c46d54b2103fb15d33e234de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2024 08:26:34 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 --- content/bible_journal/1chronicles_17:16-27.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/1chronicles_17:16-27.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/1chronicles_17:16-27.md b/content/bible_journal/1chronicles_17:16-27.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3162357 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/1chronicles_17:16-27.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ ++++ +title = "1 Chronicles 17:16–27" +date = "2024-04-04" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1Chronicles17.16-27) + +David's response to the Lord's great promise to him is a lesson in humility and gratitude. +The phrases "Who am I" and "what is my house" are David's confession that he is undeserving of the blessing that God has bestowed on him and his legacy. +David compares the magnitude of this blessing, which is great in his eyes (_v. 19_), with the awesome might of the Lord and realizes that God sees it as something small and easy to do. (_v. 17_) + +David's prayer continues by recounting other great things that Yahweh has done for David's people. +In particular, he brings up the covenant the Lord made with Israel through Moses, redeeming them for Himself on Mt. Sinai. +At that time, God promised to make the Israelites His treasured possession which He would not give up. +As the Lord glorified His name then, He will glorify Himself through the establishment of David's throne and house through all generations. + +* * * + +Your eternal majesty is recognized by all generations.