Offspring of David

Read Job 7

Read 2 Samuel 7

This is a most marvelous chapter of 2 Samuel 7! God promises to build David a house that will last forever, and to place David's offspring on the throne forever. It is an incredible prophecy that is fulfilled in part by Solomon, but is fully fulfilled in the Messiah!

You see, Solomon would certainly inherit the throne and rule in peace. Solomon would certainly build the temple of the Lord. Solomon would prosper and be blessed. But we see that the reign of Solomon does come to an end. Then we see the kingdom gets divided and things get worse from there. Eventually Israel is carried off, Judah is exiled, Jerusalem destroyed and so forth.

It looks as if this promise of God does not come true.

But the promise was deeper and more complex than anyone could have imagined. And it comes to pass that a baby boy is born who is of the royal line of David, who would be established by the Father, who would sit on the throne forever and ever. That heir, that Messiah, is Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ!

Yes, Jesus is the fulfillment of 2 Samuel 7. His house remains forever. His rule extends for all time. His reign is over us now in this age and on into the next.

And what a blessing it is to be in Jesus' gracious rule! He brought us under his gracious reign and benevolent rule through Holy Baptism. He continues to guide and instruct our hearts through his Word. He provides for the needs of this body and life, and he gives us true food for the soul. He grants us everlasting life. We are in his Kingdom now. And then, we will be forever with the Lord, our King, Son of David, Son of God, Jesus.

What cause for rejoicing!

Ask yourself:

Our King has rules. How have I fallen short today? What can I do to better live for my King today?

Our King has grace. How can I better remind myself of the mercy of Christ? How can I drench my speech with it?

Our King has promises. What promises of Christ bring me comfort, hope, and strength today?

Pray:

Pray from your heart today. Ask God to rule your life with his Word. Rejoice that you are in his gracious Kingdom. Ask for strength to be about the work of bringing others under his gracious rule.

Study with me tomorrow,

Pastor Jon

Soli Deo Gloria!