An Established Throne Forever

What the Prophets Foretold
Jesus and the Davidic Covenant
A Messianic Priest-King

1 Chronicles 17:7-14

The Message

^7-10 “So here is what you are to tell my servant David: The God-of-the-Angel-Armies has this word for you: I took you from the pasture, tagging after sheep, and made you prince over my people Israel. I was with you everywhere you went and mowed your enemies down before you; and now I’m about to make you famous, ranked with the great names on earth. I’m going to set aside a place for my people Israel and plant them there so they’ll have their own home and not be knocked around anymore; nor will evil nations afflict them as they always have, even during the days I set judges over my people Israel. And finally, I’m going to conquer all your enemies.
^10-14 “And now I’m telling you this: God himself will build you a house! When your life is complete and you’re buried with your ancestors, then I’ll raise up your child to succeed you, a child from your own body, and I’ll firmly establish his rule. He will build a house to honor me, and I will guarantee his kingdom’s rule forever. I’ll be a father to him, and he’ll be a son to me. I will never remove my gracious love from him as I did from the one who preceded you. I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will always be there, rock solid.”

For Reflection

This is it, a one-way covenant, a promise, without strings, that is extended not only to the House of David, but also, through Christ, a promise to all.  Made by God, a promise never violated, no matter what.

Pray

prayers of gratefulness and thanksgiving. Sing songs of praise.  Take comfort in the hope of Gods promise to his creation and pray for obedience to God's will.