2 Samuel 7:18a Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said….
King David is so full of gratitude for God that he is actively seeking to do things for God to express that gratitude. He wants to build God a permanent dwelling. God is pleased with the intent but does not want a permanent dwelling built by David’s hands. However, He blesses David because of David’s sincere desire to bless God.
2 Samuel 7:18b …“Who am I, Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that You have brought me this far?”
There are a couple of things of note here. One is that David’s gratitude led Him to action. He wanted to do something special for God who had done so much for him. I want to be more like that. Another is that when God rejected the idea of David building Him a house, David doesn’t get snarky. He accepts that God has His reasons and that David doesn’t understand them, but that’s ok. I want to be better at that graceful acceptance when God has reasons I don’t understand.
2 Samuel 7:28 “Sovereign LORD, You are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and You have promised these good things to Your servant.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for David’s example in this chapter. Help me to take my gratitude for You and use it to actively seek ways to express that gratitude. Draw me closer as I shine Your light for all to see. Amen.
2 Samuel 7:28 “Now be pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever in Your sight….“
Have a blessed day.
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