The story of King David is one that showcases how God can take the most unlikely of people for extravagant feats. As long as they have an obedient and humble heart. David’s story doesn’t begin in a palace or even in a middle-class home. When we’re first introduced to David we find him as a lowly shepherd boy work his father’s sheep. As the story goes, David is anointed to be the next King of Israel because of his heart for God. After killing a giant, fighting a few battles, escaping several assassination attempts from his predecessor, and then fighting a couple more battles, David is finally able to take his place as King. Shortly after establishing his city in Jerusalem, King David brings the Ark of the Covenant (the physical representation of God’s presence for the Israelites) back to the city. One day David notices a drastic difference in living situation between him and the Lord. In 2 Samuel 7 speaks with the prophet Nathan about how he wants to build a temple (house) for God to stay in because it’s not right for God to remain in a tent while David is residing in a palace. Nathan tells David to go for it but that night in Nathan’s dream God tells him no. God explains to David through Nathan that He is okay with the tent, he was never asked or wanted to be confined to a building. God then goes onto make a David a promise; that He will establish a home for Israel through David’s kingdom. God makes a promise to David that one of his offspring one day will be used to establish God’s Kingdom on Earth, and will establish David’s throne forever.
The promise that God is making to David not only is intended to bless David and his line into eternity, but is allowing David to play a significant role in establishing God’s Kingdom on earth. This establishment is what ultimately reconnects us to God. Centuries later we finally see this promise fulfilled through a lowly carpenter named Jesus. Jesus of Nazareth is the one from the line of David that God promised to David He would use to establish His kingdom on earth. This is the fulfillment of the promised Messianic King that not only came to make a home for Israel, but for every single man, woman, and child on earth.
” He is the one who will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his father and he will be my son… my love will never be taken away from him…” 2 Samuel 7:13-15 NIV
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King David’s life was full of so many ups and downs, but God was able to use him to His glory.
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