When your days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up forth from you, and I will establish His kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of His kingdom. (verse 12-13)
Message: The Davidic Covenant
Time: Second Samuel is set in the land of Israel during the reign of David and follows the course of his forty years as king of Israel (1011–971 BC). It chronicles the establishment of the Davidic dynasty and the expansion of Israel under God’s chosen leader.
What the Lord is Saying: This is a significant chapter. Verses 4-17 are referred to as the Davidic Covenant. It follows David saying "I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within tent curtains." Thus, the ark of God needs a better and more permanent place to dwell.
Nathan speaks to David, having received a message from the Lord. That message mentions that the ark needs a house of cedar built for it. God had rescued his people. To David, "I took you" from grazing in a pasture to ruling the people of Israel. "I have been with you" and "I will make you a great name." God has been with David. He has cut off his enemies. His name is to be on par with the great names of earth. For the people of Israel, God "will appoint a place for My people Israel." God "will plant them." David thinks he is to build something but instead God is the builder. I think this is something always for us to remember. God is the builder. It is His doing. It is His grace which makes things happen.
God "will give you rest from all your enemies." And "The Lord will make a house for you." God "will raise up your descendant after you" and this possibly is Solomon, David's son and "establish his kingdom." And "will establish the throne of his kingdom forever."
It is also interesting, it says that "when he commits iniquity, I will correct him" and than it says, "Your throne will be established forever." Once again, this mentions God's grace. Iniquity will happen and correction, but God's permanent reward for His people remains the same.
David responds with a praise to God. "Who am I" stating that he is only a man. This is our response always. God is great and who am I that God would call me to be His forever. His love is extravagant. "Thou art great, O Lord God; for there is none like Thee and there is no God besides thee." He says, "Thou hast established for Thyself Thy people Israel as Thine own people forever."
God would allow David to plan for a temple for Yahweh, and Solomon would build it. God promises here with David something that will be fulfilled later. As was done with Abraham. The temple is only built when the people fully rest.
God's love continues and is prominent always with his people. The people go through difficulties, wanderings, iniquities, but God is still providing for them. Sometimes we don't see it in our current lifetime. God will take care of us many times on the way but sometimes it doesn't occur till later. This is hard. I want to see all things now, but we can await the promise and it will be fulfilled.
Summary: God speaks through Nathan to David promising land forever, an unending dynasty and an everlasting kingdom.
Promise: There will be a dwelling place for God and His people and in a permanent way, we are that permanent resting place with the Spirit in us.
Prayer: God, you choose and you bless forever. Along the way there are struggles but you are present always with your people. You are forever and thank You God for bringing me along. Keep me focused on Your promises, these promises always.
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