1 Chronicles 29:1-9
David devoted all his strength (v. 2) to the preparation of a palace for the LORD. Let us ask ourselves, by the way, if the palace of our heart "is not for man" (generally that man is myself), but for the Lord Jesus? (v. 1).
"The affection" of the king towards this house led him to give for it great riches which belonged to him personally (v. 3). How much greater is the love of Jesus! The gospel speaks of the merchant-man who sold all that he had, in order to buy a pearl of great price (Matthew 13:45-46). This is a parable, the interpretation of which is furnished by Ephesians 5:25 : "Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it." (See also 2 Corinthians 8:9). That is something that only the Lord Jesus could do. But as to the service of love, He says to us, as He said to His disciples: "I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you" (John 13:15).
David’s example bore fruit. All those men who heard him, now freely offer in their turn gold, silver and precious stones for the building of the House of God (see 1 Corinthians 3:12). A great joy for David . . . and for the Lord Jesus too, when our hearts are in accord with His!