2 Samuel_7

Scripture2 Samuel 7:18Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:“Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 19 And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign Lord, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant—and this decree, Sovereign Lord, is for a mere human![c]ObservationKing David is settled in his house of cedar and he realized that God's presence in the ark was living in a tent. Although, the prophet Nathan had told him to go ahead with his plans, God had a different idea…UnderstandingHumility and Gratitude are always the right response.The Lord may have rejected his offer to build a house for Him but David recognized to even be this far with God was already beyond his comprehension. And then He speaks of his future house!2 Samuel 7:12 When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my sonApplicationHumility and Gratitude are always the right response.God may have something for us to do and he may not but choose to be grateful for all that he has done and continues to do for us in spite of our sinful nature, our past, and our present. Choosing shouldn’t even be a choice it should just be natural.Father thank you for all that you have done for me, past, present, and future. Thank you for redeeming me and sending me your Son. Thank you for having thoughts about me and my family, and my family’s future. Thank you for all that I have big and small! Help me to remember that I am a mere human dependent on you God! In Jesus name, Amen!Deborah Lee