2Sam 7:2- David said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
People think of God in at least four ways:
1. Dinosaur - God is extinct or doesn't exist...So we are our own God
2. Santa Claus - God is around when I want something...Making me lord over God
3. Business Partner - God and I work together to get what we want done, so if I stay with him I get the benefits... still makes me lord over Him
4. Lord - God is in charge and we serve him, not Him serving us
It's normal for us to progress through these stages of spiritual development (and often move back and forth as we deal with life challenges). What's powerful about this chapter is that David's desire reflects a true Lordship perspective. He shows in that moment the heart God wants us to have---the heart of true worship. True worship is desiring to please the heart of God. It makes him Lord.
Many times in life we call God our lord in title but not in action. We worship Him on Sunday and then complain about what His plan for our life is on Monday. If God is Lord, then He deserves our complete obedience with a thankful attitude instead of our wish list. The proof of a Lordship perspective is in our actions, not in our words.
So confess His Name... call Him Lord... and give your life to Him. But grow a heart of desire to please Him and hands that are quick to obey.
Ask God today what you can do to please Him ... What is His answer?
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