As Christians we've offered requests to God, and some were rejected. Maybe you found it difficult to understand why. Maybe the request was birthed out of a pure motive, and it was an honest attempt to bless and honor God! Yet He still said “No,” leaving you perplexed. Today on Hope from the Word Pastor Bill Luebkemann resumes his study of Second Samuel. And in chapter seven, David has a godly desire to bless God's heart, and build a house in the Lord's name. It was a good thing, born out of a good motive. But God said, “No.” We'll see why today on the broadcast, which will help when God says, “No,” to us. Here's Pastor Bill...

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