-------
"Promise of the Father" by Michael Paugh
2 Samuel 7:1 After the king had been living in his palace awhile and Adonai had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies, 2 the king said to Natan the prophet, “Here, I’m living in a cedar-wood palace; but the ark of God is kept in a tent!” 3 Natan said to the king, “Go, do everything that is in your heart, for Adonai is with you.”
4 But that same night the word of Adonai came to Natan: 5 “Go and tell my servant David that this is what Adonai says: ‘You are going to build me a house to live in? 6 Since the day I brought the people of Isra’el out of Egypt until today, I never lived in a house; rather, I traveled in a tent and a tabernacle. 7 Everywhere I traveled with all the people of Isra’el, did I ever speak a word to any of the tribes of Isra’el, whom I ordered to shepherd my people Isra’el, asking, “Why haven’t you built me a cedar-wood house?”’
8 “Therefore say this to my servant David that this is what Adonai-Tzva’ot says: ‘I took you from the sheep-yards, from following the sheep, to make you chief over my people, over Isra’el. 9 I have been with you wherever you went; I have destroyed all your enemies ahead of you; and I am making your reputation great, like the reputations of the greatest people on earth. 10 I will assign a place to my people Isra’el; I will plant them there, so that they can live in their own place without being disturbed any more. The wicked will no longer oppress them, as they did at the beginning, 11 and as they did from the time I ordered judges to be over my people Isra’el; instead, I will give you rest from all your enemies.
“‘Moreover, Adonai tells you that Adonai will make you a house. 12 When your days come to an end and you sleep with your ancestors, I will establish one of your descendants to succeed you, one of your own flesh and blood; and I will set up his rulership. 13 He will build a house for my name, and I will establish his royal throne forever. 14 I will be a father for him, and he will be a son for me. If he does something wrong, I will punish him with a rod and blows, just as everyone gets punished; 15 nevertheless, my grace will not leave him, as I took it away from Sha’ul, whom I removed from before you. 16 Thus your house and your kingdom will be made secure forever before you; your throne will be set up forever.’” 17 Natan told David all of these words and described this entire vision.
-------
A 1950s television series, Father Knows Best, pictured an ideal family. The parents were raising their children to respect others and do right no matter what the circumstances; they were committed to loving and caring for their children. The children exhibited polite manners and good behavior–most of the time–and loved and respected their father and mother.
In 2 Samuel 7, we get a glimpse of God’s love for King David. David wanted to construct a proper temple for God. God’s response to David’s request seems rather harsh: “Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in?” (v. 5). David’s job was to consolidate his kingdom and lead Israel wisely. First Chronicles 28:3 tells us that God did not want His temple built by a warrior. He would later choose a man of peace–David’s son Solomon–to build the temple.[Actually, God was referring to the coming Messiah who turned out to be the Man/God of Peace, Yeshua the Messiah.]
Our heavenly “Father who knows best” is calling us for His purposes and His glory. As we approach the throne of grace today, let us not go with our own agenda, but search out God’s good and perfect will in our lives. Today, remember that our Heavenly Father knows best.[God is calling each of His redeemed children to bring peace to their communities and nations and the world while bringing justice for all win love that all people are treated as equals.]
-------In 2 Samuel 7, we get a glimpse of God’s love for King David. David wanted to construct a proper temple for God. God’s response to David’s request seems rather harsh: “Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in?” (v. 5). David’s job was to consolidate his kingdom and lead Israel wisely. First Chronicles 28:3 tells us that God did not want His temple built by a warrior. He would later choose a man of peace–David’s son Solomon–to build the temple.[Actually, God was referring to the coming Messiah who turned out to be the Man/God of Peace, Yeshua the Messiah.]
Our heavenly “Father who knows best” is calling us for His purposes and His glory. As we approach the throne of grace today, let us not go with our own agenda, but search out God’s good and perfect will in our lives. Today, remember that our Heavenly Father knows best.[God is calling each of His redeemed children to bring peace to their communities and nations and the world while bringing justice for all win love that all people are treated as equals.]
Hymn for Today: "This Is My Father's World" by Maltbie D. Babcock
1. This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father's world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
3. This is my Father's world:
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
-------
Thought of the Day: Isaiah 48:17 Thus says Adonai, your Redeemer,
the Holy One of Isra’el:
“I am Adonai, your God,
who teaches you for your own good,
who guides you on the path you should take.
-------
Please Pray: That many people in Saint Lucia will come to know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Ruach HaKodesh.the Holy One of Isra’el:
“I am Adonai, your God,
who teaches you for your own good,
who guides you on the path you should take.
-------
-------
No comments:
Post a Comment