The Holy Bible – The Good News Translation

1 Ki 15:3–5

But for David’s sake, the LORD his God gave Abijah a son to rule after him in Jerusalem and to keep Jerusalem secure. The LORD did this because David had done what pleased him and had never disobeyed any of his commands, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.

My Thoughts:

Over the past few chapters I noticed where the Word declares that God did certain things “for the sake of David”. I was excited to read in the scripture above the reason why God did so much ‘for David’s sake’. Wow, he did it because David had always pleased Him and obeyed His commands, except of course in the case of having the husband of Bathsheba killed. Isn’t it interesting how today we use the excuse that, after all, we are only ‘human’? David showed us that this is really no excuse at all. Even more exciting is the good news that God will not only bless us, but our ancestors also, when we do our part and be faithful and obedient to Him? We often say that what we are doing is not for self recognition, but praise the Lord, my Jesus (the One that I do it all for) sees and  blesses for generations. Be encouraged friend, that what we do for Jesus has eternal benefits!

My Prayer:

Dear God, in Your Word You have given us instructions and direction on how to live. Please forgive me for thinking that I know better than You and therefore live my life in disobedience at times. Please be my Strength, Guide, Director and Encourager to consistently obey You and live according to Your commands. Please speak to the hearts of my friends that will meditate on this devotional today. Remind them of Your love, and of all that You did for saints that have gone on before us, like in the case of David, so that they may be even more determined to know You in a very personal way, and live their lives in accordance with Your will and Your commands. Thank You for loving us in this way!