Scripture

“Your house and your kingdom will continue before me for all time and your throne will be secure for ever.”

Observation

King David decides that he should build a temple, a house for the Lord. At first the prophet Nathan thinks this is fine, for the Lord is with David. But that night the Lord speaks to Nathan.

David is not to build a house for the Lord, but his son will. Better still, God will build a house for David- his kingdom will continue for ever.

Application

Sometimes we get an idea that we want to serve God. Like David, our passionate love for the Lord drives us to express itself in service.

We need to make sure that we are serving God in His way and not just doing something that we think is a good idea.

Even when God’s plans are different to what we expect, His grace is enormous. David wanted to build a house for the Lord, but God build David a house, a dynasty that culminates in Jesus.

David could not have begun to imagine what God would promise in return for a desire to serve Him.

The power of grace is seen in this- whenever we sincerely seek to obey God, we get it right, even when we get it wrong.

Prayer

How awesome you are Lord. Please help me to honour you by doing the deeds you want and not just doing good deeds. Amen.