2 SAMUEL 7
How would you respond if God said no to one of your greatest ambitions, something that you were sure would please Him? David wanted to build a house for the Lord (Ps. 132), but God would not permit him to do so. David was disappointed, and his responses show us how to handle the disappointments of life.
He submitted to God’s will. David humbly accepted God’s plan and did not try to change God’s mind. He realized that God knows best.
He listened to God’s word. God would build a house (family) for David! The immediate reference is to Solomon, but ultimately the promise refers to Jesus Christ, the Son of David. If God says no to something, it is so that He may say yes to something better.
He gave himself to worship. David’s words in verses 18–29 emphasize the greatness and the grace of God. Who was David that God should call him and bless him? Who was Israel that God should choose them? And who are we that God should save us and bless us?
It has well been said, “Disappointments are His appointments.” David believed that. Do you? Have you learned that there can be blessing in unanswered prayer?
Forever!
Notice the “forevers” in 2 Samuel 7: a throne (v.