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Memorial Day Prayer..

Intro: Today we’re continuing in our study of the Life and the reign of king David

Recap: Now, last week we are reminded of the very personal very deep love that David has for God…he wanted the His reign and his city to be marked by the glory of God, and that desire carries over into this passage

(Prop) Chapter 7 is a very important passage I think because we’re will get insight into those seasons when God says “No”

The foundation of the christian faith is forgiveness of sin, not protection from disappointment

There will be times when God will say no to you

Wether it be that grand dream to do something spectacular for the kingdom

Or that dream that you had to parent

That desperate prayer for healing

The truth is sometimes God says “No”

This is what we’re gonna talk about today

Outline: This is what we’re gonna see in

Outline:

Outline:

When God says “no” (V.1-7)

When God makes a promise (V.8-17)

David’s response (V.18-29)

When God says “No” (V.1-7)

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Now some schoolers believe that this chapter actually takes place after chapter 8, because this chapter speaks about the peace and rest that David was experiencing yet the next chapter is all about his conquest in warfare, and some believe that this was written after chapter 8 but put first by the author because of it’s importance not because of it’s order chronologically

Now some schoolers believe that this chapter actually takes place after chapter, because this chapter speaks about the peace and rest that David was experiencing yet the next chapter is all about his conquest in warfare, and some believe that this was written first by the author because of it’s importance

Now some schoolers believe that this chapter actually takes place after chapter 8, because this chapter speaks about the peace and rest that David was experiencing yet the next chapter is all about his conquest in warfare, and some believe that this was written after chapter 8 but put first by the author because of it’s importance not because of it’s order chronologically

Notice this is a time of great prosperity for David

He has a house (v.1) - Think about the contrast - David’s been living in caves…and now he’s got a house…and we know that this wasn’t just some simple house…this was a beautiful house…remember we read this a few chapters ago

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So David has been given big and beautiful house that he didn’t even have to pay for...

He’s in a time of peace (v.1)

The Lord had given him rest from all his enemies - David’s life has been filled with War - With the Amelikites, With the Philistines, With Saul…and at this season of his life we see the Lord had given him rest from

I’ve realized that it’s these seasons of hardship are usually the seasons that bring us to the Lord yet look whats on David’s mind...

yet look whats on David’s mind...

This is beautiful, because what we see with David is that he looks at his house with it’s cedar which was a sign of luxury and refinement with and then he looks at the tent where the ark of the the covenant was being housed and he thought too himself “It’s not right that I be in this beautiful house and my God be camping”

David in the midst of blessing he looks and his house with it’s cedar which was a sign of luxury and refinement with and then he looks at the tent where the ark of the the covenant was being housed and he thought too himself “It’s not right that I be in this beautiful house and my God be camping”

Heres the picture - David in the midst of blessing he’s filled kingdom priority

David in the midst of blessing he looks and his house with it’s cedar which was a sign of luxury and refinement with and then he looks at the tent where the ark of the the covenant was being housed and he thought too himself “It’s not right that I be in this beautiful house and my God be camping”

Notice His devotion to God wasn’t a situational devotion that only arose in hard times - But rather he was so consumed by the goodness of God, that even in midst of blessing David’s mind and desires are for God’s glory

This is such a beautiful testimony, to the heart of David…

Notice His devotion to God wasn’t a situational devotion that only arose in hard times - But rather he was so consumed by the goodness of God, that even in midst of blessing David’s mind and desires are for God’s glory

This is such a beautiful testimony, to the heart of David…His devotion to God wasn’t a situational devotion, but he was so consumed by the goodness of God, that even in blessing David’s mind and desires are for God’s glory

Notice that David wanted to go beyond what God asked of him - So many times we as want to do the bare minimum for God, but here’s David motivated by thankfulness and adoration wanted to go beyond whats expected for God’s glory

App: David was known as a “Man after God’s own heart”…and you can be like that too…Just live a life that says “What about God…is he the priority?”

Now we’re introduced to someone that would become very important to David... Nathan the prophet…Look how he responds...

Here’s Nathan the prophet, He loves david, he see David’s heart, And so out of his love and respect for him he says “Go and do all that is in your heart for the Lord is with you”

but here’s a little problem, not only is Nathan David’s friend, but he’s also a prophet of God

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Any time see someone say something in the bible and it’s immediately followed by “But the lord said” you know that the person has misspoken

I can’t tell you how many times i

God’s word

Notice how it says “God’s word came later that night” after Nathan had already opened his mouth - In other word’s Nathan had spoken too soon..He spoke to David before God spoke to him

Illustrate - I can’t tell you how many times, I’ve said something and later that God (Usually through my wife says) “why did you say that?”

G. Campbell Morgan said this “It is of the utmost importance that we ever measure our desires even the highest and holiest desires by His will”

We will see in a min that God’s word would be contrary to the word Nathan gave David - Nathan was speaking before the Lord has given him anything to say…He spoke out of emotion, he spoke out of friendship…but he didn't speak what God wanted him to say he...

App: This is good reminder for us for those of us who like to talk a lot…

App: This is good reminder for us

God gave you TWO ears and one mouth so that you could listen twice as much as you speak…it’s a lot easier to not say something then to unsay something

Look what God tells Nathen to tell David...

So God says to Nathan, “Nathen.

You told David could build a house for me, but you spoke too soon, Now you have to go and tell him I Said“No”

Here’s the picture: We have this young king, around about 40 years of age with a deeply rooted desire to do something for the Lord and the Lord has just said “No”

But there are some things that you need to understand about God’s denial…3 of them

But there are some things that you need to understand about God’s denial…3 of them

God said “No” to a good thing

1 and 2 chronicles sheds light on this event…And These are the word’s of David’s son Solomon who would be the next king, recounting this situation

Understand…this wasn’t some wicked thing…this was a good thing

God said “No” to something that David had worked diligently towards

David put a lot of blood sweat tears into building this temple

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These are hardest things to hear God say no to…the stuff that you’ve worked so hard towards…

God said “No” and didn’t give a reason at the time

Why did the Lord says “no” - The answer is found in 1 chronicles 22:8-10 by this time he’s an older man who’s seen a little more, and he calls son Solomon to him and recounts this whole endeavor and what the Lord revealed in time to him

Some questions must wait till we have an audience with God, which happens to be the moment they will no longer matter.

Why did the Lord says “no” - The answer is found in 1 chronicles 22:8-10 by this time he’s an older man who’s seen a little more, and he calls son Solomon to him and recounts this whole endeavor and what the Lord revealed in time to him

Why did the Lord says “no” - The answer is found in 1 chronicles 22:8-10 by this time he’s an older man who’s seen a little more, and he calls son Solomon to him and recounts this whole endeavor and what the Lord revealed in time to him

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The explanation to David recorded in this passage came years after God’s initial denial.

We can surmise that for many years David did not know the exact reason why God didn’t want him to build the temple.

“It would have wounded David needlessly to have been told this at the time… Meanwhile David possessed his soul in patience, and said to himself, ‘God has a reason; I cannot understand it, but it is well.’”

(Meyer)

The explanation to David recorded in this passage came years afterwards after God’s initial denial.

We can surmise that for many years David did not know the exact reason why God didn’t want him to build the temple.

“It would have wounded David needlessly to have been told this at the time… Meanwhile David possessed his soul in patience, and said to himself, ‘God has a reason; I cannot understand it, but it is well.’”

(Meyer)

You sometimes just like here, the answer to the “No” is at another time in another chapter, on another page...

Sometimes just like here the “why” will not be easy to see…because it might come at another time in another chapter, on another page...

Some questions must wait till we have an audience with God, which happens to be the moment they will no longer matter.

Some questions must wait till we have an audience with God, which happens to be the moment they will no longer matter.

What does this passage teach us? - That there will be seasons in Life where God will say No…To your dreams, to your desires…and the bible and reality have told us that quite clearly…we’ll talk a little more about how we should respond to the denials of the Lord but understand this...

What does this passage teach us? - That there will be seasons in Life where God will say No…To your dreams, to your desires…and the bible and reality have told us that quite clearly…we’ll talk a little more about how we should respond to the denials of the Lord but understand this...

What does this passage teach us? - That there will be seasons in Life where God will say No…To your dreams, to your desires…we’ll talk a little more about how we should respond to the denials of the Lord but understand this...

God will teach you more by His “No’s” then you could ever learn by His “Yeses”

You learn about yourself

You learn about what your relationship with God is all about

You learn about the cost of true discipleship

When God makes a promise (V.8-17)

When God makes a promise (V.8-17)

So David hears“No” from God about something good…but thank God he’s doesn’t stop speaking…because he’s gonna say “yes” to something great…though he can’t build a house for me…but I will build a house for him...

So David is about to hear “No” from God about something good…but thank God he’s doesn’t stop speaking…because he’s gonna say “yes” to something great…though he can’t build a house for me…but I will build a house for him...

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Notice, What God does before He lays out his promise before David, Is he reminds David of his faithfulness...

Notice, What God does before He lays out his promise before David, Is he reminds David of his faithfulness...

God took David from the pasture to the throne.