Well, we've wrapped up our two-week study of King David and how he moved forward from God's "No" in his life. He had a tremendous dream - to build a magnificent temple for the LORD, but it wasn't God's plan for him. The greatest king Israel has ever known wasn't chosen for that job. It's a great reminder that God has a specific plan for each of us and He has deemed where our boundaries lie.
Though it is terribly disappointing to find out God hasn't chosen us for some task about which we're really passionate, we can rest in His sovereignty. These dreams of accomplishing great things for the glory of the LORD are His dreams. We may be involved in planning, preparing, or helping these things come to fruition, but all great eternally significant plans belong to the LORD. On one level it's amazing to simply have a part in God's plans which span the ages and the universe, but on another level we can question our significance and purpose when what we've hoped we would bring about is really not God's plan for us.
After looking at some of the comments made this week I'm reminded that just because something is good doesn't mean it is easy. Let's face it - many people struggle with a "No" from God their whole lives. The comfort comes when we know He is sympathetic with us in our quest to be a part of meaningful things and He is faithful to guide us.
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