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2 Samuel 13-14

Proverbs 26

WEEKEND REFLECTION

In our readings this week we saw David anointed king of Israel, and his kingdom established. David desired to build a temple to replace the tabernacle, but the Lord would not let him. The Lord then made a promise to David. The Lord said, “your throne shall be established forever”.  

The immediate fulfillment of this promise is that David’s son, Solomon, assumed the throne after David and he built the temple that David wanted to build. 

The ultimate fulfillment is that in David’s direct line would come the greatest king ever, and his throne would be established forever (see Luke 1:33): the Son of David, the Christ, the King of kings, and the Lord of heaven and earth. God’s promise to David was not only good news to David. It is good news for all nations. It is good news for you. It is the gospel. 

Rejoice in the Lord today; whose kingdom will have no end. 

PRAY

For the month of June 2024, we will be using meditations on Psalm 23:1-2 for our prayer guide each day.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

“The LORD” – Meditate upon to whom it is you are addressing your prayers. The LORD, the almighty, everlasting, maker, and sustainer of all creation!

“is my” – Meditate upon the truth that you can personally call upon and have loving fellowship with this great and awesome God.

“shepherd” – Meditate upon God’s loving care and grace in your life. As a shepherd cares for, protects, feeds, and guides his sheep, so your God care for you. And Christ calls himself the “Good Shepherd” who laid down his life for his sheep (John 10:11-18).

You can also take some time bring these things before the Lord. 

• Confess your sins. 
• The Lost 
• Your Needs 

SING

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