DAILY?READINGS: Ezra 6; Daniel 7; Revelation 2:18 to 3:6
So David prepared abundantly before his death. 1 Chronicles 22:5
It was in David’s heart to build the temple for a place for his God to dwell. God acknowledged this but did not allow him to see the edifice built, and wonder at its glory. David did not become embittered or envious, but instead did everything he could to prepare the way for Solomon, his son. May we be prepared to support and encourage those to whom God has given public gift and responsibility, even if they are much younger than us. —Brian Russell
Press on, press on, this one thing do;
Forget the things behind!
Press onward to the Christ before,
Press onward with this mind.
—D. M.