In the book of 2 Samuel, David, the former shepherd, had become the king. He ruled over Israel from his palace built of cedar. But his heart was grieved because God had no proper house. “The ark of God remains in a tent,” he lamented (2 Samuel 7:2). So David planned to build a house for God—until God reversed the whole thing. Instead of David building a home for God, God said, “I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed” (7:10).

Isn’t that just like our loving God? We seek to build a home for Him, and He instead builds a home for us! God gives us a home in His heart and in His family. He makes us part of His kingdom just because He loves us.

God was building a forever home through David. That forever home not only included the forty-year reign of King David, but every believer to come. David’s reign began a royal house, a forever home, that eventually would be ruled by King Jesus, and that will include you and me too.

Sometimes we can feel alone, insecure, not sure that we really belong. But God has proven that you are part of His best building project ever! “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession” (1 Peter 2:9 NASB).

He has made a place for you in His kingdom and built a home for you in His heart.

Thank God today for making a home for you in His kingdom and in His heart. Show Him you love Him by making room in your heart for Him too.