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instruction for humanity

2 Samuel 7:18-29 (JDV)

2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in, sat in Yahveh’s presence, and said, who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?
2 Samuel 7:19 What you have done so far was a little thing to you, Lord Yahveh, for you have also spoken about your servant’s house in the distant future. And this is instruction for humanity, Lord Yahveh.
2 Samuel 7:20 What more can David say to you? You know your servant, Lord Yahveh.
2 Samuel 7:21 Because of your word and according to your will, you have revealed all these great things to your servant.
2 Samuel 7:22 This is why you are great, Lord Yahveh. There is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, as all we have heard confirms.
2 Samuel 7:23 And who is like your people Israel? God came to one nation on land in order to redeem a people for himself, to make a name for himself, and to perform for them great and awesome acts, driving out nations and their gods before your people you redeemed for yourself from Egypt.
2 Samuel 7:24 You established your people Israel to be your own people forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.
2 Samuel 7:25 Now, Yahveh God, fulfill the promise forever that you have made to your servant and his house. Do as you have promised,
2 Samuel 7:26 so that your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, “Yahveh of Armies is God over Israel.” The house of your servant David will be established before you
2 Samuel 7:27 since you, Yahveh of Armies, God of Israel, have revealed this to your servant when you said, “I will build a house for you.” Therefore, your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to you.
2 Samuel 7:28 Lord Yahveh, you are God; your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.
2 Samuel 7:29 Now, please bless your servant’s house so that it will continue before you forever. For you, Lord Yahveh, have spoken, and with your blessing, your servant’s house will be blessed forever.

instruction for humanity

David’s reaction shows his heart for God, and a willingness to be corrected by the LORD. May we learn from his experience, and treat our disappointments with humility.