Honoring God
David Honors God
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
David's Prayer
2 Samuel 7:11-17 New International Version
11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[ a] over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.
“‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: 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 son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[ b]; your throne will be established forever.’”
17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.
For Reflection
God, having defeated David's enemies, now builds a permanent house for David. It is not just brick and mortar. Instead, it is a lasting legacy for generations to come. It is a holy institution under the protection and guidance of God. It is the house into which Jesus will be born. Even if David's descendants err they will never be stripped of the love and protection of God.
Pray
Pray prayers of thanksgiving for the love of God that passes all understanding. Contemplate in this Advent season, the meaning of God's everlasting in your life.
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