1 Chronicles 28:11-21
Now David solemnly hands over to his son Solomon all that he has prepared for the house of God. We think of that sublime declaration in the gospel: "The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand" (John 3:35).
From the entrance porch down to the smallest goblet, everything is the subject of precise and detailed instructions. The wisdom as to this had been given to David in writing by the LORD’s hand upon him (v. 19). To communicate the totality of His revelation God has made use of other inspired writers also. The sixty-six books of the Bible have been written by some forty very different authors, over a period of about 1,600 years. But one and the selfsame Spirit has dictated all the pages of the Holy Scriptures. Moreover, let us never forget when we read it that it is God who is speaking to us in it.
The chapter finishes with a further word from the father to his son. Solomon had received all that was necessary. Now it is time for him to act, counting on the LORD’s help. We too have received much; the time comes when it is necessary to act in accordance with that which the Lord expects from each of us! We shall have to give account one day of everything which, through timidity or laziness, we have neglected to do.