This passage was quite interesting for me because it mentions David feeling upset because he was living in a palace, while the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord was in a tent. David wanted to do something for God. Then what amazes me is what God tells Nathan to tell David!
“‘I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you: 11 When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. 14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.’”
God appreciates that David wants to do something for him, but tells him that it is not necessary. God blesses David instead, and what the Lord blesses is forever.
This made me think about what I can do for God this year! God has a plan for each and every one of us and he is constantly blessing us when we do not deserve it! I want to honor God and serve him with every aspect of my life. David chased after God's own heart and wanted to do something for him, I feel like that is something I need to do ALWAYS! When we chase God's heart, we start to become like him and walk according to his will.
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