May 25, 2010 A "Yes" Like David's

Sometimes I like to just sit and ponder a scene, such as we have here, with God and David discussing who's going to build who a house.  If you want to know what real humility looks like, check out David's response.  He didn't argue with God's plan, and he didn't get puffed up either.  He simply acknowledged God for Who He is and praised Him for what He had done; David took God at His word and thanked Him.  He gave God credit for the greatness, and he didn't say, "you shouldn't have." 

This should be our response when we hear a promise from the Lord, no matter how far-fetched it might seem to us:  “And now, O Lord GOD, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. Now therefore, let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue before You forever; for You, O Lord GOD, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever.”  2 Samuel 7:28-29

Solomon was the immediate fulfillment of that promise, but Jesus was the complete and eternal fulfillment of it.  Because of this, we are included in God's promise to establish his kingdom and his throne forever, for the Son has the Father's blessing.  Jesus' Kingdom will be established forever, and He shall build a house for God's name.

So then we see Jesus beginning to do this very thing:  "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." John 14:23 I suggest reading again Jesus' words today and taking them personally.  These promises are for you!  Promises aren't activated in your life until you hear them, acknowledge them to be true, accept them for yourself and thank God for them.  They are no less real for you than for the disciples who were sitting with Jesus at the time they were spoken.

God was building Christ's Kingdom through David.  He is still building a holy temple for the dwelling place of His glory.  He wants you to be part of this temple, this Kingdom, this royal family.  The Spirit of Truth is here to bring this revelation into our hearts and make it a reality.  He will help you to see it.  When you do, may your "yes" be like David's.