David & Israel bless God Almighty Part 1 (1 Chronicles 29: 10-15)

Then, in front of everyone, David sang praises to the LORD: I praise you forever, LORD! I praise you forever, LORD! Your power is great, and your glory is seen everywhere in heaven and on earth. You are king of the entire world, and you rule with strength and power. You make people rich and powerful and famous. We thank you, our God, and praise you. But why should we be happy that we have given you these gifts? They belong to you, and we have only given back what is already yours. We are only foreigners living here on earth for a while, just as our ancestors were. And we will soon be gone, like a shadow that suddenly disappears. Let's examine the first 10 stanzas of this prayer. David's worship is public. His declarations are made in front of everyone. David doesn't utter his prayers, but instead sings them unto his God. He declares the greatness of God Almighty and this king calls his God the True King, not only over Israel, but of the whole world. Apparently he understood that the Messiah-God will come to save not Israel alone, but all nations. David recognized that God is owner of all things, so that when we bring our gifts to him, we are only returning a portion of what has been given to us by God. He makes the distinction between the temporal and eternal. We are temporary, only visitors on earth. Our eternal home is with God who loves us and has made a home for us with him where he is. Daily Prayer: Father, I am here only for a while before I return to you. My objective while I am here is not to be of the world, but to be sent out into the world so that all may come to you for life and salvation. My goal is to make you known in the world, so that they may bring you the glory forever and ever Amen.