The greatest aid that we can have for trusting the Lord is to recount what the Lord has already done for us. The history of God’s faithfulness in His promises assures us that He will keep His Word.

After God had given David and Israel rest from all their enemies, David purposed in his heart to bless God by building Him a “house” so He would not have to “dwell in a tent.”

We cannot presume that God is like us, nor can we treat Him casually. At the same time, our response should not be to keep God at a distance. The Lord is the source of life and blessing for His people.

We would do well to remember the “Holiness of the Lord." God is not to be trifled with. We can approach God not because we are worthy but only because our Lord Jesus Christ has paid a costly price.

The Old Testament gives us a picture of the spiritual battle that has raged since the days of the seed of the serpent in Eden. Now that David is king over all Israel, the Philistines waste no time in trying to destroy him and his kingdom.