1 Chronicles 28

These are not the actions and words of a sovereign king, passing on his dominion to his son.  They are the words of a servant, a steward of God’s household.  David had it in his heart to build. God said no.  God chose Solomon to build his temple.  David’s charge to all the people is to seek out God’s commands and obey them (8).  These are not the words of a totalitarian despot. David’s throne was “the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel” (5).  The LORD made the choices. Who makes the choices for you?

LORD, we surrender our sovereignty to you. You make the choices, and we will carry them out.