All Comes from Your Hand
“10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.”
1 Chronicles 29 captures the moment when King David prepares for the building of the temple, offering everything to God, and the people willingly join in. David then prays a prayer of gratitude and praise, acknowledging that all things ultimately come from God and that the devotion both he and the people have shown is rooted in God’s grace.
David refers to the Israelites as “aliens and temporary residents,” emphasizing that, no matter how secure the kingdom might appear, they are entirely dependent on God’s favor. David humbly confesses that both he and his people can only live by God’s grace.
His dedication to God is not a transaction but a response to God’s boundless grace. Dedication is an expression of gratitude for the salvation and love received from God, extending to every aspect of life—be it material possessions, time, or talents.
Our lives, too, depend on recognizing and responding to God’s grace. Through prayer and meditation on His Word, we listen for His voice, discern the path of faith, and live each day in joyful commitment. Such a life of faith arises from a heart attuned to God’s grace.
Prayer: Lord, we acknowledge that our entire lives thus far have been sustained solely by Your grace. In gratitude for the grace we have received, we gladly offer everything we have to You. As we pray, help us hear Your voice, joyfully dedicate ourselves in faith, and experience greater blessings throughout this year as we follow Your lead. Amen.
(Note: This summary was created based on an AI draft.)
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