Handling Life’s Failures

When God Says No

April 30, 2017

Please turn in your Bibles to 2Samuel 7:1-29 (NIV)

Do you have a broken dream?

 Some of us may be in a season of misery: It’s a tough season

 Some of us may be in a season of ministry: It’s a terrific season

 Some of us may be in a season of mystery: It’s a trusting season.

-That’s where David is

-2Samuel 7:1-3: David has an idea

-2Samuel 7:4-17: God says, “No”

“You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in.” 1Chronicles 17:4b

“You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name.”

2Chronicles 6:8b

Compare Luke 1:31-32 to 2Samuel 7:12-16

“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord

God will give Him the throne of His father David, 33 and He will reign over

Jacob’s descendants forever; His kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:31-32

Right Posture When God Says No

 V 18a: Sit down

 V 18b-21: Consider where you are

 V 22-24: Consider where you’ve been

 V 25-29: Consider where you’re going

God has a better idea!

What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?