January 27
“Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?” (1 Chron. 29:5).
At last, after many years of experience and training, David had come to a position of spiritual
responsibility for the vision of God’s house, and could say, ‘Now I know why God has chosen
me’. Having showed the pattern to Solomon, he gave all his mighty men the opportunity and
privilege of having a share in this task. The privilege was only for those who were of a “willing”
heart.
We may be preaching, or praying, or teaching, or merely doing some menial task in the
service of God, but if it is done under man’s pressure, then it will not be acceptable to God.
If you perform anything for God at any time simply under compulsion, or for what you can
get out of it on earth, then there will be no reward for you in heaven. God demands willing
service.
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Heavenly Church | January 28
January 28
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they
offered willingly to the Lord: and David the King rejoiced also with great joy” (1 Chron. 29:9).
Perhaps we can truly say that this was the happiest day in the life of David, and indeed in
that heart of the whole nation. The joy of the Lord was their strength. Who among you are
willing now to offer yourselves for the battle and for the service of God? — Not for an earthly
so-called church, but for the Heavenly Church, His body?
Now please listen to His words as He stands before you holding out His nail-pierced hands
and pleading: “And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?” (1
Chron. 29:5). This was what made David truly rejoice; will it not much more make your
Saviour rejoice if you come and give Him freely and willingly your life, your money, your
talents, to be used in this great and heavenly building?
Then only you will know the fullness of the joy of the Lord, which is your strength. This indeed
is true joy, and it will bring joy to the whole church too.