Summary: Everyone has dreams. David had a dream. He did not dream that dream alone; he shared his dream with the person in his life that he trusted more than any other–Nathan the prophet. This was the man who served as a moral compass in David’s life when David lost his. The dream was: let’s build a Temple! When Nathan heard the idea, he knew it was a good idea–even a great idea–and Nathan instantly responded, “Go do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” But that night God spoke to Nathan. God said, “You and David have a good idea but it is not my idea!” The fact that something is good–and maybe even great–does not mean it’s the right dream. This Sunday we will open one of the most important passages of Scripture, 2 Samuel 7. It is often called God’s unconditional covenant with David, or the Davidic Covenant. But in reality, it is God’s promise to redeem creation! This is one of those passages you need to mark in your Bible and know well. Sometimes God says no to a good idea–maybe even a great idea–but what God says is, “Let me handle this! You want to do something for me, but I'm going to do something for you beyond your dreams!” Downloads
