He will not fail YOU!

I'm still reading through 1 Chronicles. This morning I read Chapter 28. There are many things that I love about this chapter. I love that David calls his people together and passes along the information that the Lord has given him. I LOVE it that David instructs and encourages his son Solomon by saying, "Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. So, take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work." 1 Chronicles 28:9-10

"Then David continued, 'be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task, for the Lord God, my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly." 1 Chronicles 28:20

As I read verse 20, I was reminded of a story that I heard Beth Moore tell once. She was speaking of a new assignment that God had given her. A big assignment. She was struggling with the enormity of it, and in her quiet time she cried out to God saying, "God, I know you've called me to this, but I'm afraid I'll fail you..." God said to Beth, "But Beth, I WON'T FAIL YOU!!"

I've always loved that story. When God calls us to something, yes, we need to be dilligent in our work. We need to be faithful and obedient, but it's not all just about our efforts. It's about God. His call. His plan. and if He's asked us to do something regardless of the enormity of the task, as long as we're faithful, we can count on Him to NOT FAIL US!

That's the encouragement I find when I read verse 20, David is reminding Solomon that the task ahead is a big one, but don't be discouraged by that for your Heavenly Father will see you through it and complete it. He will not FAIL YOU.

That really speaks to me today. I pray that it speaks to you too.