Day 225..."David organizes musicians...Counting the cost"

David's organization continues with a massive organization of 288 musicians. "Sing choirs of angels!" A wide assortment of instruments are included. They were all skilled. In music, even then, you either have or you do not! He also organizes gatekeepers and persons for the treasury. In today's message, I referred to a firm foundation and Isaiah speaks eloquently about this..." therefore thus says the Lord God,“Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone,a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation:‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plumb line." Zion is a "Kingdom of God" like image in the Old Testament..."the city of God." The plumb line is used to determine accuracy in foundations. The parable of a king estimating readiness for war has the same message of the tower. Preparation for war and finishing a tower requires counting the cost. The cost of discipleship requires "bearing the cross." We are at our best, when we are willing to pay the price of discipleship. What may seem initially costly is better for the long-term. A king is wise to consider the cost before battle and a disciple must count the cost in everyday life of good long-term decisions.