Recognize God’s Ownership

Series: The Blessed Life 7/1/12 David had been preparing to build a House for the Lord for 27 years, because his heart was grieved that he lived in a palace, while the ark dwelt in a tent (2 Sam 7:2). David goes on to say that he was giving more than 112 tons of gold from Ophir and over 262 tons of refined silver to build the house of the Lord (v. 4), the equivalent of about $17 million today. Now we think giving is private between us and God: , so why did David publicly announce how much he was giving?  David wasn’t boasting, or seeking recognition, because v17 testifies of the righteousness of his heart in giving. David was standing before the people as an example of commitment to God and His house, an example of a life that honors God, a life God blesses. You may say well I don’t have millions, maybe not at this moment, but the average American will have approximately $2 million pass thru their hands in their lifetime, and God can only give us what he knows he can trust us with to honor Him. David wasn’t always a millionaire, he started out as a shepherd boy, then a soldier and ultimately a King. However, one thing remained consistent, he had a heart after God, and that is why God blessed and prospered Him. David’s prayer reveals several vital truths about the life God blesses.