Our scripture today is 1 Chronicles 22:10 (NIV).
He is the one who will build a house for my Name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.
Here is another promise from God regarding David’s royal line. It was also a gentle “no” to David, who had planned to build God’s temple in Jerusalem. God has chosen David’s son Solomon to succeed him as king and tasked him with the building of the temple, which he accomplished. God is giving him and the people a chance to re-establish the relationship they once had and live as an example of God’s love and care to the world. Sadly, the next generations forgot their connection to the Lord and in the end, the temple was destroyed in the Exile.
Gracious God, forgive us when we allow our vision to replace Yours, and go our own way. Heal us and send us to share the joy of Your salvation with the world. Amen.
