David’s intention was good. He wanted to build a temple for God.
“After David had taken up residence in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet, “See, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under tentcloth.” - 1 Chronicles 17:1
Nothing wrong with that. David was saying, "if I have a house then God should have a mansion." Doesn’t God deserve to have the best place to stay in?
If one’s plan is good then it should be ok with God too, right? What does God say about David’s good plan?
“NO"
God says “NO” to David’s plan. God tells David that it’s his son Solomon who will build God’s temple.
"And when your time comes & you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his Kingdom firm. It is he who shall build a house for my name” - 2 Samuel 7:12-13
In today’s reading, God reminds David who's the boss. David was a good man. He bravely stood before the giant Goliath to fight for God’s people. He was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). He was handpicked by God to lead His people. But this time, David went ahead of God. David thought his plan was better than God’s. Maybe David forgot that God was the author of all his achievements. Without God, David was just a simple shepherd not mighty king. That applies to us too. Without God, we are nothing. John 15:5 says "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."
So always ask God first.
PRAY before you PLAN. DISCERN before you DECIDE.
A famous quote from Woody Allen goes “If you want to make God laugh tell Him your plans”
Are your plans based on God’s plan? Did you consult God before executing the plan? Pwedeng maganda naman yang plano mo pero yan ba ang plano ng Diyos para sa iyo?
Remember, your plans may be good BUT GOD’S PLAN IS ALWAYS THE BEST.
Be a blessing, that’s what God wants you to do today! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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