BA2007-3-27: Absolute Surrender

I Chronicles 21
PRIDE: Absolute Surrender
Ptr. Jun Manuel (Bangladesh Missionary)

Context: David sinned because of numbering his people.
- moved with pride and rebellion in his heart (v.7)
- God is displeased with pride (John 4:6)
- God made him choose from three punishments
- David chose to fall in the hand of God because of God’s great mercy (v.13)
- When we sin we are not the only one affected (v.14)

1.) THE KING’s REQUEST
- Ornan’s threshold which is precious to him
- He gave it all to David
“What you decide today will have a long effect in the future”

2.) THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST
- For the Glory of God (v.22)
- For the Salvation of his people. (v.22)

3.) THE RIGHT OF THE KING’s REQUEST
- He is the king. (v.3)
Two privileges
- It is a privilege to work with God.
- It is a privilege presenting Him to the whole world.

4.) RESPONSE TO THE KING’S REQUEST
- Responded willingly – because he knew that what he is to give is not really his but belongs to the king

5.) THE RESULT
- Ornan was rewarded (blessed)
- God is glorified
- God’s judgment was aborted

“IF GOD WILL CALL YOU, HE WILL EQUIP YOU”