David knew how this felt; God closed the door on his request to build a temple. David's request was good, yet God said No, but this did not mean God rejected David - indeed God was planning something even better. Although David did not get the privilege of building Gods house, God promised to continue David's 'house' (or lineage) for ever… and we all know where that led!
"Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant." 2 Samuel 7:28 [Life Application Bible]
David accepted the hand he had been dealt, he trusted God knew the greater purpose and his reaction was that of humility.
"King David went in, took his place before God, and prayed: "Who am I, my Master God, and what is my family, that you have brought me to this place in life? But that's nothing compared to what's coming, for you've also spoken of my family far into the future, given me a glimpse into tomorrow, my Master God! What can I possibly say in the face of all this? You know me, Master God, just as I am. You've done all this not because of who I am but because of who you are—out of your very heart!—but you've let me in on it." 2 Samuel 7:18 [The Message]
As God closed the door on my 'perfect job' He showed me parakeets of promises and as I watched the birds, I also watched many planes taking off and sensed God's greater purpose was more radical and roaming.
We can trust that God holds the trump (from triumph) card and we too can marvel "Who am I, my Master God, and what is my family, that you have brought me to this place in life? But that's nothing compared to what's coming".
Dawn Milward
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