【以身作则的奉献榜样】
主讲：丘均发传道
30/07/2024
引言：
大卫王不仅是一个伟大的君王，更是一个伟大的属灵领袖，他的奉献精神为我们树立了榜样。
一、大卫率众乐意的奉献（V1-9）
1. 大卫率先慷慨奉献（V1-5）
大卫自己以身作则，因为心里爱慕神的殿，就尽力预备建造圣殿的材料，又将自己积蓄的金银献上，建造神的殿。作为领袖，大卫毫不迟疑将私人积蓄奉献出来，并鼓励百姓也应如此行。
今天我们若要发动大家齐心去做一件事，首先要以身作则地先带头献身，别人才会跟从。特别是最辛苦和最要付代价的，更加要带头先行一步，用实际行动影响他人。
2. 众首领都乐意回应（V6-9）
大卫慷慨奉献的榜样，带来众首领全都乐意地将金银宝石奉献出来，以建造神的圣殿。这种甘心乐意的奉献给神，是大大欢喜的时刻！
我们也应当甘心乐意地奉献。无论是金钱、时间还是才能，我们都要像大卫和以色列民众一样，乐意献上自己的一切。奉献不仅仅是物质上的，更是我们对神的敬拜和顺服。
二、大卫为能奉献称颂神（V10-20）
大卫在这里为众人的奉献感恩祷告称颂神。他颂赞耶和华是至高、为万有之首，丰富尊荣都从神而来。大卫承认自己和百姓本不配奉献给神，他们只是将从神而来的献给神而已。
我们当像大卫一样，承认一切所有的都是从神而来的。我们可能不比大卫富有，但是可以培养乐意奉献的心，将奉献看作是与永恒有份的机会，是神的恩典。于是，奉献就不再是负担，而是一件欢喜感恩的事。
三、大卫丰富尊荣的人生（V21-30）
1.所罗门被膏立为王（V21-25）
大卫和百姓在奉献后举行了盛大的献祭仪式，这显示了他们对神的敬畏和感恩。大卫之后正式膏立所罗门为王，并得到神的祝福和百姓的顺服。所罗门的尊大和威严，是神赐给他的祝福，也是大卫以身作则、忠心事奉神的结果。
我们的奉献和忠心不仅会带来神的祝福，也会影响到我们的后代和周围的人。我们应当以身作则，带领他人走在神的道路上，使他们也能经历神的祝福和引导。
2.大卫的事都被纪念（V26-30）
大卫作王四十年，他的一生充满了丰富和尊荣。他在年老时，满了日子，安然离世，将王位传给了所罗门。大卫王的事迹被详细记载在多卷经书中，一生成为后世的榜样和教导。
我们的生命也应当像大卫一样，能够成为后人的榜样和教，为后人树立奉献和忠心的榜样。
总结：
让我们也像大卫一样，以身作则，甘心乐意地献给神。
我们的奉献不是完成一时的任务，乃是献上一生当作活祭！献上一生服事神！
1 Chronicles 29 Lead by Example in Offering
GK611 Morning Devotion
30/07/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew
Introduction：
King David was not only a great king, but a great spiritual leader, and his dedication set an example for us.
1. David led the crowd in offering willingly (V1-9)
(1) David took the lead in offering generously (V1-5)
David himself set an example. Because he loved the temple of God in his heart, he did his best to prepare the materials for building the temple. He also donated the gold and silver he had saved to build the temple of God. As a leader, David did not hesitate to donate his personal savings and encouraged his people to do the same.
If we want to mobilise everyone to do something together today, we must first lead by example and dedicate ourselves first, and then others will follow. Especially those who have the hardest work and the most price to pay, they must take the lead and influence others with practical actions.
(2) All leaders are willing to respond (V6-9)
David’s example of generosity led the leaders in donating gold, silver, and precious stones to build God’s temple willingly. This willingness to give to God is a time of great rejoicing!
We should also give willingly and cheerfully. Whether it’s money, time, or talent, like David and the people of Israel, we must be willing to give everything we have. Contribution is not only material, but also our worship and obedience to God.
2. David praised God for being able to contribute (V10-20)
Here David prayed and praised God for everyone’s dedication. He praised Jehovah as the Most High and the Head of all, from whom all the riches and honours come. David admitted that he and his people were not worthy of consecration to God; they were only consecrating to God for all came from God.
Like David, we should acknowledge that everything we have comes from God. We may not be richer than David, but we can cultivate a heart that is willing to give and regard giving as an opportunity to participate in eternity and as God’s grace. Then, giving is no longer a burden but a joyful and thankful thing.
3. David’s rich and honourable life (V21-30)
1) Solomon was anointed king (V21-25)
David and the people held a grand sacrificial ceremony after the dedication, which showed their reverence and gratitude to God. David later formally anointed Solomon as king and received God’s blessing and the people’s obedience. Solomon’s greatness and majesty were the blessings given to him by God, and they were also the result of David’s leading by example and faithful service to God.
Our dedication and faithfulness will not only bring blessings from God but will also impact our descendants and those around us. We should lead others by example and lead others on the path of God so that they can also experience God’s blessing and guidance.
(2) Everything about David is remembered (V26-30)
David reigned for forty years, and his life was filled with riches and honours. When he was old, he passed away peacefully at the end of his days and passed the throne to Solomon. King David’s deeds were recorded in detail in many books of the Bible, and his life became an example and teaching for future generations.
Our lives should be like David’s, being able to serve as examples and teachings for future generations, setting an example of dedication and loyalty for future generations.
Conclusion：
Like David, let us lead by example and give to God willingly.
Our dedication is not to complete a temporary task, but to offer our whole life as a living sacrifice! Dedicate your life to serving God.
