A Little Remodeling

SCRIPTURE
David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David. He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces [a] to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him. 1 Chronicles 11:7-9

OBSERVATION
There have been many times that God has placed me in situations or places that needed a little "fixin' up". David had to build "up" the supporting terraces..I saw the terraces as places used to "look out" over the the walls for those coming toward the city. The walls were used to "protect" the city. God brings people into our lives to "protect and look out" for us. And they might seem like "rubble" to us in some way. I have to remember that God was there all along.

APPLICATION
The Worship Department Section Leaders are currently going through leadership study together. This scripture reminded me that many people are going to come to serve on the different ministries. They will come from all walks of life...large boulders, medium rocks, little pebbles. They will be different physically and emotionally. As leaders, God is here to help us develop them so that they fit into God's plan for what He's doing in the kingdom.

PRAYER
Father, help me to build up those "walls" and "terraces" in my life that you have appointed to "look out" for me...those that You have assigned to "protect and support" me. What I do in this walk with You, I am reminded daily that I want to please You. I ask that You make me sensitive to the needs of those who do those "small" things that make me and others look big. We reflect that to You....the glory is Yours! I pray for the Spirit of Encouragement on all leaders...parents, teachers, employers, etc..to build up their walls!

Christel Richards
Worship Department
Tenor/Section Leader