1 Chronicles 13 - Day 571 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:12-14 Commentary (enduringword.com): And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that he had: When God’s word was obeyed and His holiness was respected blessing followed. God wanted the ark to be a blessing for Israel, not a curse. We might say that the curse didn’t come from God’s heart but from man’s disobedience. i. Selman believes that the name Obed-Edom the Gittite means that he was from Gath, and the blessing on his house is therefore an example of the undeserved blessing of God, with the Lord displaying His grace to both Obed-Edom and to David. However, it seems better to take the observation of Adam Clarke: “That this man was only a sojourner at Gath, whence he was termed a Gittite, and that he was originally a Levite, is evident from 1 Chronicles 15:17-18.” Application: God blessed Obed-Edom and his household because that's what God does. Obed-Edom didn't do anything to earn God's grace, he simply agreed to care for the Ark of the Covenant. Invite God into your life (daily experiences) and watch and see what He does. Prayer: Lord, be with me today... Comments are closed.
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