Ruins of the City of David, Israel, May, 2010
David then took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built up the area around it, from the supporting terraces inward. And he became more and more powerful, because the LORD God Almighty was with him. - 2 Sam. 5:9-10 NIV
The city of David is not much more than an archaeological dig now, but in David's time, under his kingship, it became a great city. David had such success defeating his enemies that he had nothing else to do so he told the Lord that he would build a temple, a permanent home for him. But that was not what God wanted. God had something much greater in store for David.
Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.’” - 2 Sam. 7:16 NIV
It was not to be seen in David's lifetime, nor in the lives for generations to come, but God's promise came at the right time and in the promised place.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:11 KJV
The temple that God built would not be one that would crumble and decay through the generations. The temple of God would be established in the hearts of men instead. It would stand the test of time.
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