David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God. I Chronicles 22:7
David established the Kingdom is Israel, united the twelve tribes and expanded its boarders from Egypt to modern day Syria and Jordan. He subdued enemies and built the city of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital.
Israel’s most powerful king, a man after God’s own heart, fell victim to sin time and again. The temptations of the flesh were a difficult battle but when the human David lost, he never failed to seek God’s forgiveness and return to Holiness. As He grew old he longed to build a magnificent permanent temple to honor the God he loved, but God had other plans. He told David as a result of David’s disobedience, it would not be him that saw the temple built but rather his son Solomon. David spent the rest of his life and energy gathering everything Solomon would need to see his dream fulfilled.
When sins are forgiven, they are forgotten, washed away never to return. But human action brings about things that cannot and will not be stopped. David knew this better than anyone and accepted God’s judgement, forgiveness and the consequences his actions set in motion. He did not quit, throw a fit or turn away from the God that loved him, yet punished him.
The things we do today matter so much tomorrow and if God is given control over the outcome, only victory will come from both our sins and successes.
Love,
Gretchen