Sun.’s Devo - God’s Temple

Read: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33 David had built his palace and was feeling bad that he was living in luxury, while God’s Ark was in a tent. He wanted to build God a Temple for his Ark to rest. He explained this to Nathan, the prophet and Nathan gave him the “go ahead”. *** That night, God spoke to Nathan and went over all God had done for David. He promised to make him famous and secure his kingdom for ever. God said David would not be the one to build a temple for his name; his son would do this. *** When Nathan told David this, he was so humbled that God would choose him and bless him in such a great way. *** God had promised to make David secure and he began with the Philistines. David conquered Gath, their largest town, then the land of Moab. He killed two-thirds of the people and spared the rest to be his servants and pay him tribute. *** He also conquered the Arameans and made them his subjects. King Toi of Hamath had been long-time enemies of the Arameans and was so thankful to David for conquering them that he brought gifts to David. David gave all the gifts to the Lord as he did all the gold and silver he had gotten from other nations. *** David conquered the Edomites and became more and more famous. God made David victorious wherever he went. David set up his kingdom and his leaders, letting his sons serve as priestly leaders. *** In John, Jesus told his disciples that if they obeyed his commandments he would ask his Father to send them the Holy Spirit to be their Advocate. He was the one who leads people to the truth. The world is not looking for truth so they won’t be able to see him, but true believers will recognize him. *** Jesus and the Father will come and make their home in the ones who love him and obey him. The Holy Spirit will sent by God to represent Jesus and he will teach and remind us of everything Jesus said. Jesus left them with the gift of peace. He was leaving, but would return. What he was about to do would show the world that he loved the Father. *** Lord, thank you for giving us the Holy Spirit and peace. May we build your Temple in our hearts to glorify you.