“Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?” – 2 Samuel 7:18
TEXT — 2 Samuel 7:18-29
In life, it is very easy to take some things for granted when things, seem to be going well for us. Unfortunately, many people, even Christians fail to realise how the mercies and love of God have beautified their lives hitherto. Even when faced with the most life-threatening situations, the sweet psalmist of Israel, David, made gratitude to God and thanksgiving the hallmark of his life and career.
Our text presents David’s prayer of thanksgiving as an example for us. He had won all battles and God had given him rest. He had built a palace for himself among other blessings. Although he was not happy that his plan to build a house for God was not approved by God, David, however, drew comfort from the promise of God that He had established his kingdom forever and that his son would build the house.
In appreciation of God’s goodness for establishing his dynasty, David poured his heart with a profound sense of thanksgiving unto Him. David believed that the battles he won were through God’s efforts. He noted that God raised him from a very low estate to a great preferment; He gave him success and victory over his enemies and crowned him as king in place of Saul. God not only gave him power and dominion in Israel but also bestowed on him honour and reputation among other nations. He then prayed for the performance of God’s other promises.
As we reflect on the journey so far, this season serves as a fitting moment to raise our Ebenezer to God and show worthy gratitude to Him. We should speak highly and honourably of the Lord’s favours to us. We should build our faith and hope upon the sureness of God’s promises. He knows our needs and the best to give to us. Ours is to anchor our faith on His promises, with the assurance that He will never fail.
Thought for the day
Gratitude to God attracts regular blessings from Him.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
