Verse of the Day 1/3
1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. English Standard Version (ESV)
I had another verse in mind for this morning, but when I read today's verses in a devotional they spoke to me and influenced me to change course. I needed to hear these words and hopefully some of you did too.
In this passage David is speaking in front of a congregation of his people, and God's people. It is a time of worship which involved acknowledging who God is, His supreme power and authority in, over and through all situations. He is worthy to be praised. David had needs, his congregation had needs and he is coming to God who is "the greatness and the power and glory and the victory over those needs.
A.W. Tozer writes, "The simple truth is that worship is elementary until it begins to take on the quality of admiration. Just as long as the worshiper is engrossed with himself and his good fortune, he is a babe. We begin to grow up when our worship passes from thanksgiving to admiration. As our hearts rise to God in lofty esteem for that which He is ("I AM THAT I AM"), we begin to share a little of the selfless pleasure which is the portion of the blessed in heaven. That Incredible Christian, 127. "
What needs do you come before Him with today? Honor Him with your worship, praise Him for who He is, thank Him for how He has met your needs in the past and trust in Him for the needs of today and all your days.
You hold strength and power in the palm of your hand
to build up and strengthen all.
And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you,
praising your splendid Name. (v.12-13 The Message)
to build up and strengthen all.
And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you,
praising your splendid Name. (v.12-13 The Message)
Blessings,
Mike
1 Chronicles 29:10-13The Message (MSG)
10-13 David blessed God in full view of the entire congregation:
Blessed are you, God of Israel, our father
from of old and forever.
To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might,
the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor;
Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth;
the kingdom all yours! You've raised yourself high over all.
Riches and glory come from you,
you're ruler over all;
You hold strength and power in the palm of your hand
to build up and strengthen all.
And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you,
praising your splendid Name.
from of old and forever.
To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might,
the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor;
Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth;
the kingdom all yours! You've raised yourself high over all.
Riches and glory come from you,
you're ruler over all;
You hold strength and power in the palm of your hand
to build up and strengthen all.
And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you,
praising your splendid Name.
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