1 Chronicles 28:10
“Take heed now; for Yahweh has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.””
What does 1 Chronicles 28:10 mean?
David is speaking to his son Solomon near the end of his life, passing on both a sacred responsibility and a powerful reassurance. The work ahead—building the temple—is enormous and will require courage, but David reminds Solomon that this task isn't ultimately his burden alone to carry. God himself has chosen him for this work, which means Solomon isn't operating on his own strength or wisdom. The call to "be strong and do it" isn't about mustering up willpower through sheer determination. It's an invitation to move forward with confidence because God's choice precedes any doubt or difficulty. For anyone facing a big calling or challenge, this verse offers the same comfort: you're not randomly assigned to hard things. If you're being called to something, you're also being equipped for it.