2 Samuel Chapter 7

King David was troubled by the thought that he lived in an expensive and beautiful home, when he remembered that the ark of God dwells in a tent.

Then he planned to build a temple for God. His plan seemed good, reasonable, and was supported by Prophet Nathan.

However, God said No to David’s plan. God did not want David to build a temple for Him.

But it does not mean that God rejected David. In fact, God was planning to do something even greater in David’s life. 

Although God turned down David’s request, but God promised to continue the house of David forever. David’s earthly dynasty ended four centuries later, but Jesus Christ, a direct descendant of David, was the ultimate fulfilment of this promise (Acts 2:22-36).

David responded with deep humility.

He prayed by humbling himself (2 Samuel 7:18-19), praising God (2 Samuel 7:20-22), recognizing God’s blessing (2 Samuel 7:23-24), and accepting God’s decisions, promises, and commands (2 Samuel 7:25-26). So, David accepted his part in God’s plan and did not try to go beyond it. 

Nevertheless, David did not do nothing. Instead of building the temple, David gathered all the materials for its construction so his son – Solomon could build a glorious temple to God (1 Chronicles 29:2-9)

Have we ever prayed to God for good intentions, but God says No to our prayer?

Are we able to accept it with humble heart and a great faith as what David did?

When God says No to our seemed good plans, that could be God’s way of directing us to a greater purpose in our life.

When God says No, we should utilize the other opportunities He gives us. 

So, let us take time to praise God in our prayer, to count His blessings, accept His decisions for us, and to affirm our commitment to do His will.

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