MAKING PLANS TO BLESS
THE LORD
2 Samuel 7:1-16
REFLECTIONS OF GOD'S GOODNESS
V:1. " Now it came about when the king (David) lived in
his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his
enemies."
A. Every once in a while, it is good to reflect on what God
has done for us.
1. It is the Lord
that has given us what we have.
2. It is the Lord
who has protected us from our enemies.
3. It is the Lord
that have protected us from dangers, seen and unseen.
B. It is the Lord that gives us rest.
1. The Lord gives
us rest from our labors.
2. The Lord gives
us rest from our worries.
3. It is the Lord
that gives us rest at night.
a. It is the
Lord that shuts down our minds so we can sleep at night.
b. It is the
Lord that refreshes our minds so we wake up renewed for another day.
c. It is the
Lord that renews our strength while we sleep.
4. It is good to
reflect on the goodness of the Lord.
V:2. " That the king said to Nathan the prophet,
"See now, I dwell in a house of cedar,
but the ark of God
dwells within tent curtains."
A. Sometimes it is good
to set your mind on what you can do for the Lord.
1. When you consider
all He has done for you, consider how you can be helpful to
the Lord.
2. All you have to
do is look around and you will see the glory of the Lord in your
life.
3. Sometimes you
need to consider if you are doing more for your self than
you are doing
for the Lord.
4. Sometimes you
need to ask yourself, are you neglecting the Lord's house?
B. David looked at
the house that the Lord has made available to him.
1. In David's mind
he saw a problem in the way he was treating the Lord's house.
2. David's
consideration disturbed him so much that he sought counsel with
Nathan, the
prophet.
3. We should be
moved to talk about how we are treating the Lord.
C. You should choose carefully
the one who counsels you.
1. You cannot seek
counsel with everybody concerning your desire for the Lord.
2. Those who have
no relationship with the Lord are not qualified to give you advice
concerning
the work of the Lord.
D. David chose the
one who God called to be His messenger to council with.
1. David chose the
prophet of the Lord.
2. Nathan told
David to do what was in his heart for the Lord.
3. You should
expect the one who loves the Lord to encourage you to serve
the Lord.
a. You may not
get good advice from a non believer.
DIVINE COUNCELING
V:3. " Nathan
said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your mind, for the Lord is with
you."
A. Nathan told the
King what he wanted to hear.
1. Nathan told the
king what he thought the Lord would be pleased with.
2. Nathan
encouraged the king in the Lord.
B. It is good for
believers to fellowship together.
1. It is good for
believers to talk about the Lord together.
2. It is good for
believers to get excited about serving the Lord.
C. People don't need
your opinions, they need a word from the Lord.
1. Nathan did not
seek the Lord before he gave advice to the king.
2. Nathan spoke
on the Lord's behalf without consulting with the Lord.
3. Nathan forgot
that he was just a messenger of the Lord.
4. You should
never tell someone to do what the Lord has not said to do.
V:4. " But in the same night the word of the Lord came
to Nathan, saying."
A. When you talk
about the Lord, he listens to you.
1. Those who
loves the Lord talk about Him.
2. Those who
loves the Lord seek ways to show their gratitude.
3. Those who love
the Lord makes plans to serve the Lord.
B. The Lord picks His
time to talk to you.
1. Often times
the Lords will talk to you at night when you are at rest.
2. It is a good
time to talk with the Lord when there are no distractions.
BE PREPARED TO HEAR A WORD FORM THE LORD
V:5 "Go and say
to My servant David, 'Thus says the Lord, "Are you the one who
should build Me a house to
dwell in?"
A. Before you decide
to do something for the Lord, you should check with the Lord.
1. Some things
require us to seek God's guidance before we make a decision.
2. Before you
give a child of God some advice about doing something that has not
been done
before, you should pray about it.
3. Nathan spoke
to quick.
a. He told
David what he wanted to hear.
b. Since
Nathan did not talk with God, he did not have a word from God.
c. Before you
give advice, check the Word first.
d. Nathan
gave David the wrong advice because he did not seek God before he
spoke.
B. God has a plan
for all of us.
1. God has a job
for us to do.
2. God equips us
to do certain jobs.
3. All things
are not in God's plan for you to do.
4. There are
some things God has equipped others to do.
C. Don't get upset
with others because God has decided to use them rather than you.
1. David wanted to take the Ark of the
Covenant out of the tent that God had
specifically designed for it.
2. God designed
the tent and all of it's articles and ornaments.
3. God guided
the hands that built the tent.
4. The tent had
survived 440 years of travel from place to place.
5. The tent
represented the house of God.
6. The Ark of The Covenant represented the
presence of God
7. God visited Israel
D. How can man
replace the work of God with his fleshly hands?
1. Is any design
of man equal to God?
2. How can you
replace the history and the success of God with
something
from your imagination?
3. How can you
replace perfection with imperfection?
a. Anything
God made is perfect.
b. What man makes
without God's design will have imperfections.
STUDY TO KNOW GOD'S PLAN
V:6. "For I have
not dwelt in a house since the day I brought up the sons of Israel Egypt
A. From time to time, God reminds us that He does not need
our help.
1. God reminded
David that during the 400 years of Israel
live in a tent.
2. The tent was the
place God visited when He had a message for Israel
B. The tent was made
to be moved, until Israel
1. David was the
King who consolidated Israel
the people.
2. While the people
were at war, there was no need for a permanent place for the
C. David had the
right idea, but his timing was wrong.
1. David had the
right idea, but he failed to consult with God.
2. Spiritual
matters require consultation with the father.
3. They that
worship the Lord must worship Him in spirit and truth.
4. God designed the tent as a place of
worship and sacrifice.
5. The tent played
a significant role in the history of Israel
V:7. "Wherever I
have gone with all the sons of Israel Israel Israel
A. When we decide to
do something new for God, we should consider what is important
to God.
1. When we decide
to do something for God, we must consider whether it serves the
mission of
God.
2. For 440 years a
house of cedar would not serve the purpose of God.
a. The tent
that housed the Ark of the Covenant was designed to be taken apart
and moved
from place to place.
b. David did
not ask God whether His purpose for the tent was fulfilled.
B. Whatever we decide
to do for God should fit into His purpose and mission.
GOD'S PLANS OUR LIVES
V:8 "Now therefore, thus you shall say to My servant
David,"Thus says the Lord of hosts,
I took you from the
pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people
A. Nathan, the
prophet was instructed by God to remind David of what He had done
for him.
1. David was a
shepherd of sheep. God called him to be the shepherd of Israel
2. David was made
king of God's people.
B. David was given
the opportunity to learn leadership by being a shepherd of sheep.
1. He learned
that sheep could be easily led.
2. He learned
that sheep will get lost without a shepherd.
3, He learned that
sheep could easily be misled.
4. He learned
that sheep are easy prey and need constant protection.
V:9, "I have
been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from
before you; and I will make you a great name, like the names of the great men
who are on the earth. "
A. All that we have
and all that we have become is because of the grace of the Father.
1. David was a
type of Christ.
a. David was a
shepherd. Jesus is our shepherd.
b. David was a
king. Jesus is the King Of Kings.
c. David was a
warrior. Jesus has already won the
battle.
b. David
brought unity to Israel
2. David was part
of God's plan of redemption
a. He was a
descendant of Abraham.
b. He was in
the promise seed of Abraham.
c. He was
included in the covenant that God made with Abraham.
d. God promised
Abraham that his seed would be a blessing to many nations.
e. He was from the tribe of Judah Judah
f. He was the
first of the line of kings from which Jesus came.
B. God promised that
David's name would be great.
1. He was a man
after God's own heart.
2. He was
obedient to the Father.
V:10. "I will also appoint a place for My people Israel
A. The house that
David wanted to build was already in God's plan.
1. What David
planned was small in comparison to what was in God's plan.
2. David
considered a plan for the Ark
B. What David was
planning would be built with wood.
1. What God
planned was built with wood overlaid with the finest gold.
2. David's plan
was small. God's plan was grand.
C. What David planned
was temporary.
1. What God
planned included a physical temple and an eternal temple.
a. The physical temple was built in Jerusalem
b. The
spiritual temple is the Church, the body of Christ
2. The nation of Israel
descendants.
1. Their peace in the promised land was
dependant on their obedience to God's
commands.
2. Israel
GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO SERVE HIM
V:11. " Even from the day that I commanded judges to be
over My people Israel
A. David wanted to build a house for God.
1. But God had
already planned a house for David.
2. In deed a temple
would be built, but a dynasty of kings would follow David.
B. David was enjoying rest from his enemies.
1. The rest for
David's house on earth would be short lived.
a. The people
of Israel
and
Solomon.
b. Because of Israel
they would
come under captivity.
2. There would be
eternal rest for David and Israel
descendant in the line of
David.
V:12 "When your
days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise
up your descendant
after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his
kingdom."
A. When you have a
desire to do good for the Lord, He returns that desire with a
a greater good
to you.
1. David wanted
to build a house for the Lord.
2. God planned a
house for David
3. God promised
prosperity for David's son.
4. God promised
continuation of the kingdom established under David.
B. David would not
live to see the continuation of the kingdom.
1. David had the
comfort of knowing that his son would succeed him as king.
2. It brings joy
to know that your sons and daughters will be successful as a
result of
your dedication to the Lord.
13 "He shall
build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom
forever."
A. David's desire to
build a house for the Lord was met with a response from the
Lord that a house
would be built, but not by him.
1. It was normal
in that time for kings to build temples to their idol gods.
a. It was
normal for those who worship idol gods to have a temple to
worship and make sacrifices.
2. David's desire
to build a temple for the Lord was because of his love but
may also to be
in keeping with standards of that time.
B. God does not
operate according to man standards but responds according to
our love for
Him.
V:14. "I will be
a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I
will correct him
with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons of men."
A. Long after our
mothers and fathers are gone, we have an eternal Father.
1. God promised
David that He would provide divine guidance for his son.
2. God promised
David that He would discipline his son.
B. God provides
divine guidance for every believer.
1. God chastises
those that He loves.
2. God does not
leave us to our sinful nature.
a. He said that He would never leave us
or forsake us.
b. God also
said that He would never put more on us than we can bear.
V:15. " But My loving kindness shall not depart from
him, as I took it away from Saul,
whom I removed from
before you."
A. Notice, God
chooses who He wants to bless with His continued kindness.
1. It was never
said of King Saul, the king before David, that he was a man after
God's own
heart.
2. Saul was
chosen as the first King of Israel because of their rejection of God's
rule by His
judges.
3. David was
chosen by God to rule Israel
B. God promises good
to those who love and serve Him.
1. It is the
parents responsibility to bring up their children to know the Lord
and to serve
him.
2. We pave the way
for our children success when we teach them to honor the Lord.
THE DAVIDIC COVENANT
V:16 "Your house
and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne
shall be established
forever."
A. David started
with a simple desire to build a temple for the Lord.
1. Because of
his desire to honor the Lord, he was blessed with an eternal dynasty.
2. You will
never know how much God will do for you.
3. What you know
for sure is God blesses those who are obedient to Him
and honor
him with their lives.
B. Form David's
desire to honor the Lord, came a King through his descendants
name Jesus Christ
who reigns forever.
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