历代志上［第十七章］
Book of 1 Chronicles 17
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历代志上 第十七章|Book of 1 Chronicles 17【在恩典之路 一路感恩】
09/07/2024
引言：
历代志上第17章显示了大卫王在神的恩典之路上的心路历程。大卫想要为神建造圣殿，但神却给了他更大的应许。这段经文教导我们如何--在恩典之路上一路感恩！
一、大卫的心意与神的计划（V1-6）
1. 大卫主动要为神建殿（V1-2）
大卫想到自己住在香柏木的王宫，而神的约柜安放在帐幕里，于是主动提出要为神建造圣殿的心意。大卫盼望回报神的恩典，为神建殿！先知拿单起初同意大卫的计划，但神有不同的安排。
2. 神借先知向大卫说话（V3-6）
神当夜就通过先知拿单告诉大卫：神不要大卫建殿，因为神不需要圣殿作为住所；而且大卫是战士，不适合建造供神与人安息的圣殿（历代志上28:3）。神不要大卫给祂建圣殿，不是因为神不喜悦大卫建殿的想法，或不喜欢大卫这个人；而是因为神是顾念人的神，他爱大卫、要保守和帮助大卫，是没有条件的！
我们的好意和计划需要经过神的确认，不能仅凭自己的心意行事。感恩神对我们计划的指引。
二、神赐大卫的应许与恩典（V7-15）
神悦纳大卫要为祂建殿的心意，并与大卫立约，赐给大卫以下应许：
必常与大卫同在：神必常与大卫同在。
必剪除大卫仇敌：神将为大卫剪除所有仇敌。
必使大卫得大名：神必使大卫的名声伟大。
必为以色列选定地方：神必选定一个地方，使以色列民平静安稳地生活，得着平安。
必为大卫建立家室：神必为大卫建立家室，使他的后裔接续王位，并坚定其国。
神是信实的的，我们要感恩祂的恩典，并耐心等待祂的应许成就！神在这段经文一再说“我必” 表明—神的给予是不带条件的！而且祂是一定能成就的神！
三、大卫谦卑向神感恩祷告（V16-27）
大卫接受神拒绝他建殿的心意，而且以谦卑的心来到神的面前，为神给他的应许而感恩、赞美和祷告。大卫有一个感恩的心！
我们在领受神的恩典时，要谦卑自己，感恩和赞美神，并祈求他的应许在我们的生命中成就。
总结：在神的恩典之路上，要始终保持一颗感恩的心，一路感恩！
1 Chronicles Chapter 17: On the path of grace, give thanks all the way
GK611 Morning Devotion
09/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew
Introduction：
Chapter 17 of 1 Chronicles shows King David’s journey on the path of God’s grace. David wanted to build a temple for God, but God made a greater promise to him. This passage teaches us how to be thankful along the path to grace!
1. David’s heart and God’s plan (V1-6)
(1) David took the initiative to build a temple for God (V1-2)
David thought that he was living in a royal palace made of cedar wood, and that the ark of God was placed in the tabernacle, so he took the initiative to build a temple for God. David hopes to repay God’s grace and build a temple for God! The prophet Nathan initially agreed with David's plan, but God had different plans.
(2) God spoke to David through the prophet (V3-6)
God told David through the prophet Nathan that night: God did not want David to build a temple because God did not need a temple as a residence; and David was a warrior and was not suitable to build a temple for God and people to rest (1 Chronicles 28: 3). God didn’t want David to build a temple for Him, not because God didn’t like David’s idea ofbuilding a temple or because He didn’t like David as a person; it was because God was a God who cared about people. He loved David and wanted to protect and help David with no conditions!
Our good intentions and plans need to be confirmed by God and we cannot act based on our own will. Thank God for His guidance in our plans.
2. God’s promise and grace given to David (V7-15)
God accepted David’s heart to build a temple for Him and made a covenant with David, granting David the following promises:
will always be with David: God will be with David always.
will be cut off David’s enemies: God will cut off all of David’s enemies.
will make David’s name great: God will make David’s name great.
will choose a place for Israel: God will choose a place where the Israelites can live in peace and tranquillity.
will build a house for David: God will build a house for David, so that his descendants will succeed him as king and establish his kingdom. And will also ask his descendants to sit on the throne.
God is faithful, we should be grateful for His grace and wait patiently for His promises to come true! God repeatedly says “I will” in this passage, indicating that God’s giving is unconditional! And He is the God who can definitely accomplish it!
3. David humbly prayed to God with thanksgiving (V16-27)
David accepted God’s rejection of his heart to build the temple, and came before God with a humble heart, thanking, praising and praying for God’s promises to him. David has a grateful heart!
When we receive God’s grace, we must humble ourselves, thank and praise God, and pray for His promises to be fulfilled in our lives.
Conclusion：On the path of God’s grace, we must always maintain a grateful heart and give thanks all the way.
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