A House

 April 23, 2024

In 2 Samuel 7, David looks around him and realizes that he is living in a royal palace, while the Lord has only a tent. He wants to build a temple fitting for the God he worshiped. When he tells his plan to the prophet Nathan, he learns that God doesn’t want him to do this, but because it was in his heart, God planned to give David something greater than a temple: ‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you.’ (2 Samuel 7:11)

It’s impossible to out-give God! We may think we’re doing him a favor, but the return is always greater than we could possibly give. In David’s case, the temple he envisioned his son built, but it is long since gone, a victim of time. David’s house however, is still strong, and growing more so all the time.

I think it was William Carey who said, “Attempt great things for God; believe great things from God.” We play it safe too often, and miss out on the greater blessing God has for those who desire above all else, his glory.