At the end of Chronicles, in chapter 29, verses 10 to 19, is a beautiful prayer of David for Solomon just prior to David's naming Solomon as the next king of Israel. The prayer, though short, is remarkable in that it contains a single, but significant, petition.
The prayer is in three parts. First David acknowledges and professes the greatness of God in verses 10-13. He ascribes "greatness, power, glory, victory and majesty" solely to God. David realized that the greatness and continuance of his kingship and dynasty were from God alone. "Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength."(v.12). Next, David presents his offerings. The only thing David has is a heart of integrity to offer God. All the material wealth that they offer to God "comes from you!" (v.16). He offers his clean heart and the hearts of the people.
The final portion of the prayer is a petition. David asks the same thing of God for Solomon and the people, "the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees" (vs.18-19). He did not ask God for wealth or victory or even guidance for Solomon and the people. He asked that God cause them to obey Him and to want to obey Him. David knew that if the people's hearts were towards the will of God, then all the other things would follow.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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