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Devotional - 20th Oct 2020

 'O Lord, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears' (1 Chronicles 17:20).

David wanted to build a house of worship for the Lord, but God spoke to Him through the prophet  Nathan that it wasn't going to be him, but one of his sons that would build Him a house.
Even though David desired to build the temple for God, with humility he accepted that God said "no". He didn't get on his high horse to say, "look what I have done for you God and Israel and you can't allow me this one thing I want to do for you." No! He wasn't angry or murmured against God, but sat down before God and humble prayed and thank God for His kindness towards him, his servant. In his humility he said, " Who am I, O Lord God? And what is mine house that you have brought me this far?" (Verse 16). God had promised to build a house for him, instead of him building it for God,  and he received the gift in awe of God. He didn't think it made him any greater; but in his eyes it made God greater. He was so grateful to God for all He had done for him and would do for his peoples, that he continue in his prayer to say, "O Lord, there is none  like thee, neither is there any God beside thee..."
We should receive salvation, the free gift of God and every blessing He bestows upon us with the same attitude that David exhibited. It is not us that are worthy, but God. His giving should reflect His greatness as the Giver, not our greatness as the receiver.  God is holy, righteous and merciful. He is the Creator and Ruler of all Nations, the entire earth. There is none like Him; He is from eternity to eternity, our lives are upheld by Him in whom we "live and move and have our being."  There is none like Him in His attributes or His providence. His goodness and faithfulness to us are worthy of praise, Thanksgiving and confidence. There is none like Him in mercy and loving kindness. He is the Searcher of our hearts, the righteous Judge and our King. Let us with humility, in praise and thanksgiving accept the gift of God's amazing grace through His Son Jesus Christ. And with confidence run the race of faith in Him, that we may spend eternity with Him.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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