Lest We Be Hasty (1 Chron. 12-16)
In the course of a lifetime we will make many hard decisions in following Christ. If I am wise, I have much to consider, much to weigh, before reaching a point of action in any situation. My decisions affect not only myself or my immediate family and friends, but they may also have far-reaching consequences, as I represent Christ. How I bear His name matters. In reaching a major decision, I want to find God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will for my life in all things, but I find that often means I must present my body “as a living and holy sacrifice, which is [my] spiritual service of worship” (Rom. 12:1-2, NASB). This is not a normal human thing to do, as the flesh seeks its own way. Only in Christ can I do this. David is known for being a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14, Acts 13:22) and after Saul, a king who sought his own will to his own destruction, David’s heart for God was refreshing. He sometimes got ahead of himself in his eagerness, though, as he did in attemp