1st Chronicles 29:3. “Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,”
MY AFFECTION. Where should I place this unique part of me? This is one of the parts other people cannot see. God knows and I know where my affection is set. It is to be set on a Person, not on the things I might get.
Where do I put these emotions from within? They should be on holy things, not on those that cause sin. The house of God is one place that deserves my attention. It is on God and those within it upon who I focus my affection.
Where will I set my affection in days that are yet to come? To direct it toward God’s house and His work yet to be done Is where it should be that I might bring to Him glory – And the success of His work is to be the theme of His story.
I look back and I see some serious mistakes I have made. And the cost of failure is a price that must be paid. I also can see ways God has abundantly blessed Those objectives of mine that served Him the best.
Even today there are subjects before me
That I have set my affection on knowing what can be Of profit to many, maybe a benefit to all – If my affections are set on the house of my God.
Looking ahead great potential I see, If the people of God will take His work seriously. I want to be ready to accept whatever role – God intends me to take that others can be made whole.
“Father God, I look to Thee to direct me this day in thoughts and deeds that my affection will be only on those things that please and honor Thee. I want to be well prepared for the meeting tonight. Please instruct me as to what is appropriate and needed by those who will attend. Help me also to be sensitive to the needs of my family. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”