Well, I took a little more time than a week. Does your life ever seem to get so busy that it controls you rather than the other way around? I learned this past holiday season that doing it all isn't worth the stress. So, I took a nice long rest and now I'm ready to get back to it.
We left off near the end of David's life. In the beginning of chapter 23, David anoints Solomon king of Israel. This doesn't mean that David is stepping down. Instead, Solomon will serve as a regent king. Think of it as a king in training. This was common practice in David's time, and it allowed for an easier transition. We will see what happens when a king dies without naming an heir further into Israel's history. Let's just say the transition isn't always pretty.
Chapter 24 outlines the organization of the priests from the lineage of Aaron. David may not be permitted to build the temple, but he does start the work of organizing the work force. These divisions, chosen by lot, set up a duty roster of 24 divisions providing for two weeks of service by each division. The lunar calendar has 48 weeks. The roster was organized by lot, so no favoritism was shown.
What I find interesting about this portion of Scripture is that David didn't organize the temple according to his wants and desires. Rather, he followed God's plan for the temple outlined in Exodus and Leviticus. How did he know this plan? He prepared and did he research by reading and understanding the Word of God.
We should do the same. Don't undertake a project with your own thoughts in mind. Instead, spend time in prayer, asking God for His plan. Read the Bible - this is God's Word. Knowing the Scriptures, understanding their meaning, will help you make good choices no matter what project you have undertaken.
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