David’s idleness in staying behind in Jerusalem resulted in him being tempted to sin 2 Samuel 11:1  11 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David

David’s army is surrounded – and the two enemies they fight each have a history with God. 2 Samuel 10:7-19  7 On hearing this, David sent Joab out with the entire

Do your acts of kindness get misinterpreted?  2 Samuel 10:1-6  10 In the course of time, the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun succeeded him as king. 2 David thought,

Have you ever been given something that you didn’t expect? 2 Samuel 9  9 David asked, ‘Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show

The Lord gives and takes away 2 Samuel 8  8 In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of

David desires to build a house of God and secure his peace and blessing, but God reminds him that he is one who builds things that last. God promises that his son will build his house and that God himself will make a kingdom that will last forever.

We all want to build something that lasts. David is experiencing something he wants to last forever, but only what is built by God, through Jesus, truly lasts forever.

What are the small kingdoms that you are building in your life? Realise that the frustration you feel in life is because of the futility of these small kingdoms. Recognise that we try to establish our own security and significance somewhere.

Stop trying to establish your own security and significance like David and let God blow your mind with his extraordinarily bigger plan.

We all long for rest. Israel momentarily experiences this rest and rejoicing, but we can only experience lasting satisfaction of this longing through Jesus.
Hands Statement:FIRST Steps: Stop seeking joy and rest in distractions, temporary things, and false gods.

Practicing true rest is letting God be God. Stop trying to sign God up to build and bless your kingdom. Rest in Jesus by enjoying God’s presence, on his terms.

Big idea David wants to build a more permanent house for God, but God promises to use David’s family to build a forever kingdom. Bible passage    2 Samuel 7:

The possessions that we acquire in this life, die in this life. Only God’s kingdom can last forever. 2 Samuel 7:18-29  18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord,

David receives a message about himself, his son Solomon but most importantly about fulfilment in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Samuel 7:1-17  7 After the king was settled in his palace

While David is offering sacrifices and humbling himself before God, Saul’s daughter cares about appearances 2 Samuel 6:17-23  17 They brought the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside