In Second Samuel Chapter 7, we see Nathan starting off thinking, "It's good what you're thinking, David," and telling David to go about. God, however, corrected Nathan. This shows you that sometimes what may seem like a good idea and a godly thing, God may say no to. Not every great and good idea is good for you or for me.
The other thing I notice in this chapter is that when
David gets the news that his family line is going to be blessed, he accepts it.
He praises God, saying that God is like no other, that God is going to confirm
his word. He takes it by faith, in a sense saying, This has happened. David is
praising God like he already has the answer in front of him, like he already
sees it. But he can't see it. He doesn't know what the future will hold, but he
knows God. And therefore, he can praise God because he knows he will fulfill
it.
It's like for us in the New Testament when we are told
to give God thanks in all things, not necessarily for all things, but in all
things. Why? Looking back to Romans 8, because “God can work and will work all
things to good for those who love him, for those who are called according to
his purpose.” So let's praise God, because he's got it.
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