THIS CHARGE

Today's reading: 1 Chronicles 25-29

"So now, with God as our witness, I give you this charge for all Israel, the Lord's assembly: Be careful to obey all the commands of the Lord your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it to your children as a permanent inheritance." 1 Chronicles 28:8 NLT

David, shepherd, giant-killer, musician, psalm-writer, army general, king and man after God's heart, gave one instruction to Israel--and to us...

Be careful to obey all the commands of the Lord your God.

He didn't instruct the people to continue following after him.

He didn't say they would do well if they continually support the Davidic family.

He didn't push them to continue to pay taxes.

He didn't lead them into alliances with neighboring countries.

His instruction--follow God's commands.

And in doing so, they would possess the good land and leave an inheritance to their children.

Isn't that what we want for those who follow after us?

Good living conditions, but even more importantly, godly living conditions.

What is it you are doing today to secure that kind of inheritance for those who follow after you?