Scripture
2 Samuel 7: 18-23, 25 “Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and prayed, “Who am I, O Sovereign lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And now, Sovereign Lord, in addition to everything else, you speak of giving me a lasting dynasty! Do you deal with everyone this way, O Sovereign Lord? What more can I say? You know what I am really like, Sovereign Lord. For the sake of your promise and according to your will, you have done all these great things and have shown them to me. How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you- there is no other God. We have never even heard of another god like you! What other nation, O God, have you redeemed from slavery to be your own people? And now, O Lord God, do as you have promised concerning me and my family. Confirm it as a promise that will last forever.
Observation
This is David’s response after the prophet Nathan told him God said he would make David’s family a lasting dynasty and that his son Solomon would be the one to build the temple. David’s response to God’s promise is a classic example of who we should respond to God.
1) Humility. David asked who am I. David asked who is my family? David acknowledged that God has already done more than he deserved. David said I do not deserve such a blessing.
2) He acknowledged God’s greatness. Throughout this passage David comments on how great God is. He even goes back to when God delivered
3) He acknowledged God’s Sovereignty. Even though David was not worthy of such a blessing, he acknowledged God’s right to do it. God is the ultimate decision maker. God can bless whom he chooses, simply because he is God.
4) David asked God to fulfill his promise. David said I do not deserve it but God since it is your will fulfill it. God you said you would do it and I ask that you will do what you promised.
Application
This is how I should respond to the promises of God. I accept them humbly. I do not deserve and cannot earn God’ blessings. I acknowledge how great God is. He can do what He says He will do. I acknowledge God’s sovereignty. He has the right to do whatever he chooses to do. And I stand on God’s promises. He will do what He says He will do.
Prayer
Father I ask that you will fulfill Your promises over my life. I have received many words of knowledge and prophetic words concerning my ministry and First Assembly. I ask that you will do what you said you would do. I do not deserve them. I am nobody. I know that but you are great and mighty. Your promises are yes and amen. You are a God who keeps His word to the end. I thank you. I praise you. I am excited about what you are going to do. I am thankful for what you have done.
