October 5, 2012 – 2 Samuel 7

We see David think that God needs his help.  He wants to build God a house because He is now in a tent.  God tells David that He will ask for a house when He wants to and that David needs to only do what he is instructed.  The prayer of David is beautiful.  It is all about humility and thankfulness.  Some parts don’t sound humble, like asking that David’s house last, but he is only asking what the Lord has already said will happen.  It is almost like he heard what is going to happen and asking God to allow or help it to happen.  Think about it like you got a letter that you were accepted to college.  You might get this in March, but school doesn’t start until August.  Wouldn’t you pray not only to thank God but to ask Him to actually make it happen.  What if it turns out you can’t afford it, the college makes cuts, there is a change in circumstance and you have to work instead, or God forbid that you die.  Things can change and you might now go, even though you were accepted.  Just because God said “your house will last” David is humble enough to still pray that it will last and the God help it last.