What is My House?
2 Samuel 7:18-22
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? 2 Samuel 7:18
The ark of the covenant carried God’s presence. Up to this point, the ark was being carried around in a mobile tent, with no permanent home. After David is anointed as king, he defeats the Philistines and after defeating them, David is tasked with building a house for God’s presence to dwell in. David sees this as an honor.
In David’s response to God’s instructions, David first shows his humility. He says, “who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me thus far?” David is not from royal blood. His origin is one of lowliness and struggle. However, God takes a shepherd and makes him a king.
Just like David, many people today do not come from royal blood. Our origin tells the story of who we are and where we have come from. Although there are times when we may see ourselves as unworthy to fulfill the tasks and assignments that God has called us to, God is faithful to love us well, to reveal God’s grace to us, and to bless us.
Not only does David show humility, but David also shows gratitude. David recognized that what God had instructed him to do was a small thing in comparison to the promise that would come. May David’s response to God be a reminder to us all during this Advent season that no matter what the origin of our lives may be and no matter how small the instructions may seem, God has great destiny and promise for you and your house.
Jas Geiger
Student Senate Member, MDiv Student
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