Scripture to Read: 2 Samuel 7:8-17
God established His covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7:8-17. God reminds David in 2 Samuel 7:8-9, “I Myself took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be leader over My people Israel. 9 And I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have eliminated all your enemies from you; I will also make a great name for you, like the names of the great men who are on the earth.” God is the One who chose David to be king over Israel. God also lets David know in verses 12-13, “When your days are finished and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from you, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” No doubt, God was speaking of Solomon, but this was also a prophecy of Christ coming to establish His kingdom forever. We know this because God confirms this truth through Peter’s sermon in Acts 2:29-36. God’s will is always going to be completely fulfilled. God is the One who chose us long before we ever chose to follow Him as our Lord and King. We know God chose us because God tells us in Ephesians 1:3-4 that He chose us before the foundation of the world. God, in His mercy and grace, continues to wait for others to choose to follow Him as Lord. Let’s share Him so others can know Him.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His covenant with David, and also with us?
2. How are you choosing to follow King Jesus every day of your life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!