Day 226..."David prepares for Solomon...The greater the debt the greater the love"

David continues to organize Israel in the reading of I Chronicles, chapter 27, as he focuses on the masterminding the military. I noticed those under 20 years of age did not count in the numbers. Is this oversight somehow fulfilling Israel becoming more numerous than the stars? I am not real clear on the "why" this is mentioned like this and I am still researching. David prepares the way for Solomon. David's explanation is interesting as to why he will not build the temple..."God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood." David also says to Solomon his son... “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished." Isaiah states a very human condition...“Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me." Is this not also contemporary to honor God with lips but not with a life? The parable of the "two debts" is simple. The greater the debt the greater the love. I am reminded of the mother who was asked which child she loved the most and she responded..."it depends on which one needs me to love them the most!"