Our Scripture reading today is 1 Chronicles 22:12-13, "Only the LORD give thee wisdom and
understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD
thy God. Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which
the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed."
We have said it time and time again that God blesses obedience. The Bible said it
long before any preacher or Sunday school teacher. The context in these verses has to
do with Solomon and the building of the temple. We can make application in our life
as well. God promises to bless our lives if we are faithful to obey His Word. Obedience starts from the
inside and works its way out. It is born out of a humble spirit. Pride will prevent us from submitting
to God's Word which will keep us from being blessed. God will keep His promise of blessing our
lives. It is up to us fulfill our end of the bargain.