October: A Legacy of Flawed Faith

David was, undoubtedly, one of God’s favorites. He put God above all else, and though he was flawed, God honored him in return.

David is our reminder that as children of the Most High, we have a responsibility to keep our focus on Him, always. David consistently credited God with the glory of all his accomplishments. He knew where his help came from.

David’s legacy is a celebration of faith, and full surrender to the will of God.

For the rest of the year, we’ll be studying the life and legacy of King David, one that is flawed, but full of faith.

1 Chronicles, potentially authored by Ezra, was written after the final exodus from Babylon. The remnant wasn’t just the “leftover” Jews — it was those people who chose to return, with the purpose of rebuilding the temple and the city of Jerusalem. Down in spirit and likely in faith, the books of Chronicles were written to remind Israel (not ethnically, but faithfully) of its relationship with God.

David’s kingship was at the center of the reaffirmation of Israel’s covenant. Through David, the temple planner, and his son Solomon, the temple builder, all Israel is legitimized as God’s people.

Despite their flaws, the books of Chronicles focus on the faithfulness of David and Solomon, both on whom were chosen by God and reigned for 40 years. They are reminders that faithfulness brings blessing in the form of prosperity, rest, honor and fame, victory, building projects and more.

And while faithlessness brings war, defeat, conspiracy from within and without, and death, God always makes way for repentance.