And David made him houses in the city Of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God.
Removal of the ark, or carrying on the work of God
I. Preparation for God’s work.
1. By personal sanctification.
2. By implicit obedience to God’s command.
II. Hearty co-operation in god’s work.
1. Gained by consultation. Teachers’ Meetings, Ministers’ Conferences, National Councils of great help in effective work.
2. Displayed in united ranks.
3. Expressed by individual effort.
III. Success achieved in God’s work. (J. Wolfendale.)
The call to service
I. The call.
1. Personal.
2. Pressing.
3. Worthy.
II. The response.
1. Ready.
2. Universal.
3. Immediate.
III. The directions to carry it out.
1. Clear.
2. Right.
3. Safe. (J. Wolfendale.)