Key verse: ‘Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?’ 1 Chronicles 29:5.
1) The Example of the Challenger – 1 Chronicles 29:1-4.
David said:-
‘I have prepared with all my might.’
‘I have provided according to my means.’
‘I have planned with a willing mind’
2) The Effect of the Challenge – 1 Chronicles 29:6-9.
The people responded:-
a, Offering with both hands.
b, With willing minds.
c, Rejoicing with perfect hearts.
3) The Extent of the Claim – 1 Chronicles 29:5.
‘Who then’ – The consecration must be Personal.
‘is willing’ – It must also be Voluntary.
‘to fill his hands’ – It must also be Complete.
‘this day’ – It must also be Immediate.
‘unto the Lord’ – It must also be with full Devotion.
Let us note:-
Its Pattern and Source in Messiah – Hebrews 5:7.
Its Power for Believers – 2 Peter 1:3.
Its Pursuit by Disciples – 1 Timothy 4:7; 6:11.
Jesus said,
“If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am,
there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My father will honour.” John 12:26.
Key verse: ‘Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?’ 1 Chronicles 29:5.
1) The Example of the Challenger – 1 Chronicles 29:1-4.
David said:-
‘I have prepared with all my might.’
‘I have provided according to my means.’
‘I have planned with a willing mind’
2) The Effect of the Challenge – 1 Chronicles 29:6-9.
The people responded:-
a, Offering with both hands.
b, With willing minds.
c, Rejoicing with perfect hearts.
3) The Extent of the Claim – 1 Chronicles 29:5.
‘Who then’ – The consecration must be Personal.
‘is willing’ – It must also be Voluntary.
‘to fill his hands’ – It must also be Complete.
‘this day’ – It must also be Immediate.
‘unto the Lord’ – It must also be with full Devotion.
Let us note:-
Its Pattern and Source in Messiah – Hebrews 5:7.
Its Power for Believers – 2 Peter 1:3.
Its Pursuit by Disciples – 1 Timothy 4:7; 6:11.
Jesus said,
“If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am,
there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My father will honour.” John 12:26.