1 Crónicas 16:24-43: Los levitas encargados del arca.
24 Cantad entre las gentes su gloria, Y en todos los pueblos sus maravillas.
25 Porque grande es Jehová, y digno de ser grandemente loado, Y de ser temido sobre todos los dioses.
26 Porque todos los dioses de los pueblos son nada: Mas Jehová hizo los cielos.
27 Poderío y hermosura delante de él; Fortaleza y alegría en su morada.
28 Atribuid á Jehová, oh familias de los pueblos, Atribuid á Jehová gloria y potencia.
29 Tributad á Jehová la gloria debida á su nombre: Traed ofrenda, y venid delante de él; Postraos delante de Jehová en la hermosura de su santidad.
30 Temed en su presencia, toda la tierra: El mundo será aún establecido, para que no se conmueva.
31 Alégrense los cielos, y gócese la tierra, Y digan en las naciones: Reina Jehová.
32 Resuene la mar, y la plenitud de ella: Alégrese el campo, y todo lo que contiene.
33 Entonces cantarán los árboles de los bosques delante de Jehová, Porque viene á juzgar la tierra.
34 Celebrad á Jehová, porque es bueno; Porque su misericordia es eterna.
35 Y decid: Sálvanos, oh Dios, salud nuestra: Júntanos, y líbranos de las gentes, Para que confesemos tu santo nombre, Y nos gloriemos en tus alabanzas.
36 Bendito sea Jehová Dios de Israel, De eternidad á eternidad.
37 Y dejó allí, delante del arca del pacto de Jehová, á Asaph y á sus hermanos, para que ministrasen de continuo delante del arca, cada cosa en su día:
38 Y á Obed-edom y á sus hermanos, sesenta y ocho; y á Obed-edom hijo de Jeduthún, y á Asa, por porteros:
39 Asimismo á Sadoc el sacerdote, y á sus hermanos los sacerdotes, delante del tabernáculo de Jehová en el alto que estaba en Gabaón,
40 Para que sacrificasen continuamente, á mañana y tarde, holocaustos á Jehová en el altar del holocausto, conforme á todo lo que está escrito en la ley de Jehová, que él prescribió á Israel;
41 Y con ellos á Hemán y á Jeduthún, y los otros escogidos declarados por sus nombres, para glorificar á Jehová, porque es eterna su misericordia;
42 Con ellos á Hemán y á Jeduthún con trompetas y címbalos para tañer, y con otros instrumentos de música de Dios; y á los hijos de Jeduthún, por porteros.
43 Y todo el pueblo se fué cada uno á su casa; y David se volvió para bendecir su casa.
Reflexión por Noemi Dominguez:
En uno de los primeros capítulos en el libro “Una Vida Con Propósito, Rick Warren, el conocido pastor, escribió: “No se trata de mi.” Años mas tarde reflexiona y dice: “A veces desearía no haber puesto esa frase en el libro, porque no tenía idea de que por el resto de mi vida iba a ser constantemente probado en esa frase. ¡Tengo que repetirlo para mí mismo 20 veces al día! Cuando alguien me elogia, me critica, me juzga mal o no está de acuerdo conmigo, tengo que recordarme a mí mismo: “No se trata de mí”. ¿Por qué? Porque cuando me concentro en mí, me voy a desanimar.” [PastorRick.com]. David estaba en el mejor momento de su vida. Había derrotado al gigante, había sufrido persecución, había sido fiel a su llamado sin importar las circunstancias, había comenzado con un pequeño grupo de perdedores y ahora tenia un poderoso ejército y toda la nación finalmente lo había proclamado rey. Este capítulo indica que el “éxito no se le subió a la cabeza.” En la cumbre de su carrera él, y toda la creación le dan toda la gloria y el honor a Dios. “¡Canten al SEÑOR, toda la tierra! Cuenten entre las naciones su gloria, [y todas] sus maravillas; porque grande es el SEÑOR y digno de suprema alabanza … Gloria y esplendor hay delante de él; … Den al SEÑOR, oh familias de pueblos, den al SEÑOR la gloria y el poder. Den al SEÑOR la gloria debida a su nombre.” [versículos 23 al 27]. Señor, lo reconozco, yo no soy yo el centro del universo; no permitas que me impaciente o desanime, Tú siempre estas en control.
1 Chronicles 16:24-43:: Regular Worship Maintained.
24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
28 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
29 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.
34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
36 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.
37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:
38 And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the Lord in the high place that was at Gibeon,
40 To offer burnt offerings unto the Lord upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the Lord, which he commanded Israel;
41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever;
42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.
43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.
Reflexion by Noemi Dominguez:
In one of the first chapters in the book “Purpose Driven Life,” Rick Warren, the well-known pastor, wrote, “It’s not about me.” Years later he reflects and says, “Sometimes I wish I hadn’t put that phrase in the book, because I had no idea that for the rest of my life I was going to be constantly tested on that phrase. I have to repeat it to myself 20 times a day! When someone praises me, criticizes me, misjudges me, or disagrees with me, I have to remind myself, “It’s not about me.” Why? Because when I focus on myself, I’m going to get discouraged.” [PastorRick.com]. David was in the prime of his life. He had defeated the giant, he had suffered persecution and had survived it, he had been faithful to his calling no matter the circumstances, he had started with a small group of losers and now he had a powerful army and the whole nation had finally proclaimed him king. This chapter indicates that “success did not get into his head.” At the peak of his career he, and all creation, give all the glory and the honor to God. Sing to God, everyone and everything! … Publish his glory among the godless nations, his wonders to all races and religions… Because God is great—well worth praising! No god or goddess comes close in honor. All the popular gods are stuff and nonsense, but God made the cosmos! Splendor and majesty flow out of him, strength and joy fill his place..” [verses 23–27]. Lord, I get it, I am not the center of the universe; do not allow me to become impatient or discouraged, You are always in control.
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