This is a great and wonderful message. The joy of the world is sensual and often times short lived. It is one which comes of the spirit that brings refreshing and guarantees life. Be an ambassador of peace today; and give someone a reason to genuinely smile and praise God.
After several years of uncertainties David eventually became king over the entire nation of Israel. He began to live in his own house. But instead of just reveling in the perks of office he became agitated in His spirit. The interesting thing to go with today is how God responded to his move. Though God did not permit him to build the temple, he nonetheless rewarded him for even conceiving the idea. Part of the reward was the promise made by God that he would build him a house. Again, he was guaranteed a long life. And after him God promised to establish a dynasty for him by raising his son to reign in his stead. Talk of being immortalized! The point we are stressing is that those who devote their lives to expanding the kingdom of God will never go unrewarded. God had not called us to serve him in vain. Thanks for sharing