God's House

Today's entry based on reading 1 Chronicles 15-19.

King David is alive and well. Nathan his prophet has a revelation that David is not to build a temple. "This is what the Lord says: You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in."

David gives thanks to God for all that has been given him. And then he went out and won a few battles. In process capturing many riches that were later used to build the temple.

As King, David has the resources of Israel at his feet. He realized that God's purpose was far greater than his small ambitions. David listened to the revelation, "Here I am Lord". And he turned his energies and the engergies of the nation to defending the land God gave them.

David listened to God's advice and deferred so that his son Solomon would have the responsibility of building the temple.

What does God tell me here?
Wisdom comes to those who listen to others and realize there are limits to be obeyed. The world of God's creation is abundant and full of opportunities to give praise.

What do I want to pray for?
The pain of losing a home is all to real for people these days. The experts say the housing market is due for even more changes. Also, the war in Iraq continues to take it's hard toll on families. May God's grace fill these families with peace.

Joey
Tomorrow's verses: Psalm 102-104.