VERSE: 2 Chronicles 5:13–The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the Lord was filled with the cloud. TRUTH: The people had finished the temple and were praising God. God came to dwell where His people praised Him. All the people were together praising God and He was there in their midst. The same is true today. God loves the praise of His people and His glory is found in the presences of…

VERSE: 2 Chronicles 2:6–But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him? Who then am I to build a temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before him? TRUTH: Solomon writes this in a letter to the king of Tyre explaining why he is building a temple for God and why it is to be so lavish. Even so, Solomon recognized that this magnificent temple would not be to contain God, simply to honor and glorify God. God is everywhere and we must never make the mistake of assuming he stays in the church. We are…

VERSE: 1 Chronicles 25:6–All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres, and harps for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthum, and Heron were under the supervision of the king. TRUTH: God instructed specific people and their families to be in charge of the music at His temple. I enjoy that God loves music. He created music and He desires that we use it as a way to praise Him. Are we using music as a means to praise God? Music should be about God receiving praise, not about our own personal preferences and…

VERSE: 1 Chronicles 23:30–They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They were to do the same in the evening. TRUTH: Many places in this chapter read like a daily to-do list for the Levities: bake the bread, offer the sacrifice, take charge of the purifications, praise and thank God every morning and every evening. We must be very careful that we remember the importance of thanking God in every circumstance and every day. This is to be part of our daily agenda. Are we thankful and full of praise today? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and I want to make sure that I set aside…

VERSE: 1 Chronicles 15:22–Kenaniah the head levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it. TRUTH: Music and singing are enjoyed by the Lord. They are a way to praise and exalt God with reverence and adoration. Apparently Kenaniah was a good singer because they put him in charge of their singing. No matter what our skill (singing, teaching, painting, talking, whatever!), we have a responsibility to praise God with our skill. How are we bringing praise and worship to God? RESPONSE: Father, no matter what You have given me for abilities, I will use that ability to praise and adore You.…