King David was supposed to be the man after God's heart. God appointed him to replace the disobedient King Saul (1 Samuel 13:14). Indeed, God continued to support David throughout his life, even after his adulterous affair with Bathsheba. God forgave him and King David died at a ripe old age of 70 (1040-970 B.C.).
In Solomon's speech at the inauguration of the Temple, he recounted how King David had intended to build this Temple and God had another idea in mind.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart;
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.' (1 Kings 8:17-19)
God appreciated the good will of King David. He praised David for doing well that it was in his heart to build a Temple for His name. Nevertheless, God had another idea in mind. Once again, this incident teaches us one important attitude in life. We should cherish good will and yet we should not insist. Instead, we should seek God's will. Alas! The path to hell is paved with good intentions! Therefore, we should not insist however justified our good will appears to be. God's will be done! Even King David, a man after God's heart, did not override the will of God. Let us be mindful of our relationship with God.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart;
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.' (1 Kings 8:17-19)
God appreciated the good will of King David. He praised David for doing well that it was in his heart to build a Temple for His name. Nevertheless, God had another idea in mind. Once again, this incident teaches us one important attitude in life. We should cherish good will and yet we should not insist. Instead, we should seek God's will. Alas! The path to hell is paved with good intentions! Therefore, we should not insist however justified our good will appears to be. God's will be done! Even King David, a man after God's heart, did not override the will of God. Let us be mindful of our relationship with God.
We do well in keeping the commandments of God. However, when we fall short of the targets, we sin. Then, we should turn to God, acknowledge His holy name and make supplication to God.
When thy people Israel are defeated before the enemy because they have sinned against thee, if they turn again to thee, and acknowledge thy name, and pray and make supplication to thee in this house;
then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again to the land which thou gavest to their fathers (1 Kings 8:33-34).
God offers us the possibility to have our sins forgiven. We are allowed to start anew. This is the basic mode of life of the ancient Israelites and modern Christians. This is a life we lead until the day we rest in peace.
When thy people Israel are defeated before the enemy because they have sinned against thee, if they turn again to thee, and acknowledge thy name, and pray and make supplication to thee in this house;
then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again to the land which thou gavest to their fathers (1 Kings 8:33-34).
God offers us the possibility to have our sins forgiven. We are allowed to start anew. This is the basic mode of life of the ancient Israelites and modern Christians. This is a life we lead until the day we rest in peace.
Dear Lord, I thank You for allowing me to renew my life every day. Let me tread the path You have prepared for me, to serve You and my neighbours. Amen.
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