Moment With The Master
“Thankful Resolve”
Categories: Moment With The Master"Then King David went in and sat before the LORD; and he said: "Who am I, O Lord GOD? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far? "And yet this was a small thing in Your sight, O Lord GOD; and You have also spoken of Your servant's house for a great while to come. Is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? "Now what more can David say to You? For You, Lord GOD, know Your servant. (2 Samuel 7:18-20)
This is one of my favorite scenes in all of Scripture. David wanted to build a temple for God. (vs.5) Though it was a noble ambition, God’s answer was “no”. However, God, through the prophet Nathan, revealed great plans for the family of David. These blessings would come to David’s house long after he was dead.
God promises to 1) establish David’s throne, and 2) build a house in His name. These promises would be fulfilled in Jesus Christ many years later. When Nathan was finished, David sat before the Lord and offered mediation to God! The words of David express both thanksgiving and humble submission.
David’s words are full of wonder at the greatness of God’s mercy toward him. David is grateful for God’s providence in the past - “what is my house, that You have brought me this far?” He is thankful for God’s promise of the future- You have also spoken of Your servant's house for a great while to come. The more David pondered theses things, the more he was thankful.
Included with thanksgiving is David’s attitude of submission. Though he would not build the temple, David graciously accepted his role in God’s plan. Though David did not fully realize the magnitude of God’s promises, his response was: Now what more can David say to You? For You, Lord GOD, know Your servant. “You have a purpose and a reason, and I will gladly accept your purpose for me”.
We too should be grateful to God for all of his benefits toward us.
(Psalms 116:12) He has greatly provided for us – not just food and shelter, but his wisdom, his peace, fellowship with his people, success in our labors, and the hope of eternal life.
Therefore, we should graciously submit to God’s will. Who are we? We were frail, hell bound sinners. We are imperfect disciples. We have been redeemed by the grace of God! “How great you are, Oh Sovereign Lord!”
By George Slover
