| How long was it since Samuel had anointed David? Ten years? Fifteen years? Samuel did not live to see David crowned. These two men do not seem to have had much contact after the brief anointing in Bethlehem. David had to wait for the fulfillment of God's promise. He said later on in Psalm 62:1, "My soul finds rest in God alone." Have you learned that secret? At last the throne was available. Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle but David did not say immediately "Now I can be king". He waited as king of one or two tribes for another seven years until finally all Israel acknowledged his right to the throne. Even then the way to the throne was contested right to the last. Again this is often our experience. Whenever we seek to go forward in God's will there is always Satanic opposition. Sometimes it means waiting for the Lord to clear the way for us before we can move forward. David's first conquest as king was the city of Jerusalem. It became the capital of Israel and remains so today. Constant warfare but ultimate victory was David's continuing experience. But when David finally had peace, he immediately thought of doing something for God. Look now at chapter 7:1-2. God's reply is worth noting. God said no to David's proposal but promised David: 1. He would have a continuing kingdom (2 Samuel 7:11-12). 2. David's son would build the temple (2 Samuel 7:13). David's response was typical, a humble confession linked with warm words of worship. Look at chapter 7:22-24. David believed God and began gathering great stores of materials to enable his son Solomon to erect a temple for the worship of God. Sometimes God may say no to our plans and then we are tempted to sit back and do nothing. Remember if you cannot build yourself, you can always give the materials. | 
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