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The Death Of David (1 Chron. 29:28) Learning how to live from the death of a faithful servant of God. |
The Death Of David (1 Chron. 29:28)
May we learn from the life of David, that we might die like him:
1. …he died… – a reminder of the certainty of death that comes to all (Acts 13:6; James 4:14)
2. …in a good old age… – lived 70 years (2 Sam. 5:4); faithfulness to God has that general effect (Deut. 6:4; Eph. 6:1-3; Ex. 20:12; Ps. 128); Christianity also removes the fear of aging and death (2 Tim. 4:6-8).
3. …full of days… – more than just a long life, he had a full life; a life full of accomplishments because of his trust in God (see opening of Ps. 7, 11, 16, 31); even a short life can be full of days, such encourages us to begin at a young age serving God (Ecc.12:1; 1 Tim. 4:12).
4. …full of riches… – wealthy man ruling over prosperous nation; but even greater than that he was spiritually wealthy; physical wealth will not last and can be a stumblingblock (1 Tim. 6:7, 10), but spiritual wealth is invaluable (Matt. 6:19-21, 16:26).
5. …full of honor… – one of the greatest kings of Israel and favored of God of whom it was said he was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22); he had his shortcomings as all men do but he was one that would repent and once again walk with God (cf. 2 Sam. 11, 12); forever remembered in the pages of God’s word as a man of example (Rom. 15:4).
Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! (Numbers 23:10)
