1 Chronicles 17 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read 1 Chronicles 17.

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Meditate on verses 2-4.

 

Then Nathan said to David, "Do all that

 is in your heart, for God is with you."

It came about the same night that the word of God

 came to Nathan, saying, "Go and tell David My

 servant, 'Thus says the LORD, “You shall

 not build a house for Me to dwell in.”’”

 

God quickly checked Nathan’s advice for David to follow his heart.  David’s desire to build a house for God was not God’s will.  The prophet Nathan and King David presumed upon God’s will without seeking His will.   

 

Keep this story in mind when giving and seeking advice.  Do not be quick to assume God’s will without talking to Him and reading His Word.  No matter who you are or what leadership position God has given you, constantly seek God’s heart for His plans. 

 

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), use the words from 1 Chronicles 17:16 and 23-27 to pray for God to establish you and your family in Him forever.

 

“Who am I, O LORD, and what is my family that

 You have brought us this far?  Now, O LORD, let the word

You speak concerning Your servant and concerning

my family be established forever.  Let Your name

 be established and magnified forever, saying, ‘The LORD

 of hosts is the God of ____________.  The family of __________, Your

servant, is established before You.’  For You, O my God, have

 revealed to Your servant that You will build my family;

therefore, Your servant has found courage to pray before You. 

Now, O LORD, You are God, and You have promised this good

 thing to Your servant.  And now please bless the family of Your

servant that we may continue forever before You; for

You, O LORD, have blessed us, and we are blessed forever.

Because of Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell