Sometimes we learn more when God responds to our plan with a clear “no” than when He says “yes.” We should look for gracious blessings in the Lord’s refusals.
} David’s Plan to Build 7:1-3
Prompted by his love for the Lord - Psalm 116:1-7
Encouraged by his friend, the prophet Nathan
} God’s Different Plan 7:4-17
God quickly instructed Nathan, “Tell David NO”
God’s refusal came with gracious provisions and promises
} David’s Response 7:18-29
Wait quietly before the Lord 7:18; Psalm 46:10
Submit to the will of the Lord 7:20-21; 1 Chron. 29:1-3
Remember what the Lord has already done 7:21, 23-24
Anticipate what the Lord will yet do 7:27;
1 Chronicles 22:6-11
Worship the Lord 7:22, 28-29
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares
the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give
you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NASB