David wants to build a "house" for the Ark, for God. However, God appears to the prophet Nathan in order to make a covenant with David. God will bless David's family. God will put David's son on the throne and that son will build God a house. These two passages in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles are known as the Davidic Covenant - a dynasty is promised to David. However, this passage is not simply speaking of David's governmental role. It also refers to David's role as the representative of God's people. This dynasty will be passed down through David's lineage to Jesus. As our representative, Jesus was able to take the punishment of death on the cross for us.
When I read these words, I am encouraged. God has a plan and a purpose. I might not know the plan now, but I can trust that He is carrying out that good and perfect purpose in all that He does. We might not see the fruits of the labor, but be assured that the fruit is coming. It may be in your lifetime, it may not be until hundreds or thousands of years later - but it will come to fruition. So, trust God - it's all going to work out.
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