Week Nine - Day One: End of Day

Let’s end our day with the rest of 1 Chronicles 16.

1 Chronicles 16:39-43

(39) David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon (40) to present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offering regularly, morning and evening, in accordance with everything written in the Law of the LORD, which he had given Israel. (41) With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, “for his love endures forever.” (42) Heman and Jeduthun were responsible for the sounding of the trumpets and cymbals and for the playing of the other instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

(43) Then all the people left, each for their own home, and David returned home to bless his family.

Notice in verse 40 the timing of the daily offerings.
1. What was the substance of their thanks?

I think the note at the end of verse 42 is fascinating. David has given instruction for the sons of Jeduthun to be on guard. Nothing unusual about that. But isn’t it fascinating that instructions were given to provide for praise and thanks to be given to God on the same order of importance as guarding the gate. In fact, we could argue that God’s praise was an even greater priority than guarding the city. End your day with a time of thanks!

Lights out!