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1 Chronicles 13
ADVICE AND ACTION

David’s idea to bring the ark of the LORD back to Jerusalem was one that he was determined to get right. So this is what he did: “David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.” (1 Chronicles 13 v 1 ESV). David made sure this was not just his idea, but an idea that made sense and one that others would buy into.

David also wanted affirmation that what he was about to do was the right thing and that it was the will of the LORD. “And David said to all the assembly of Israel, ‘If it seems good to you and from the Lord our God, let us … bring again the ark of our God to us.’” (v 2, 3). David made totally sure that this idea was a good one. Like any good leader, he took advice and listened to it. In this case “All the assembly agreed to do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.” (v 4).

It turned out that bringing the ark back to Jerusalem turned into a disaster after Uzzah was killed for touching it. We are not told whether David consulted God about this or not. However, his decision to bring the ark back was the right one, it was just done in the wrong way.

Like David, let’s seek advice for the decisions we make, both from those we respect, and especially from God. Then, like David, let’s follow those decisions through to their completion no matter how hard it gets.

May we live lives of obedience to God this week.

With love in our Lord,
Robert

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