God did not permit King David to build Him a house. Instead, He did just the opposite; He built a house for David. And, He also said something about David’s children in vv.12,13.

There is an application here for God’s children. He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world (Eph.1:4). Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you” (John 15:16). What a high and holy privilege! We were chosen to be God’s children. “Beloved, now we are children of God” (1.John 3:2). What a wonderful calling! Paul tells us we also reign in life (Rom.5:17). God want us to reign as kings, even as David‘s children did. We reign through obedience and holiness.

God wants us to reign in righteousness for His glory. Because we are His children through faith in Jesus Christ, we are seated with Christ in the heavenlies. Therefore, let’s be clothed with salvation. Let’s shout for joy!

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Someday believer us with reign with Christ in His kingdom. But today He wants you to reign in life. As you obey the Word of God and keep your heart pure, you’ll become a king. Don’t live beneath your spiritual station in life. Be a king.