S ) "29 Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord God, have spoken; and with Your blessing may the house of Your servant be blessed forever."
2 Samuel 7:29 (NASB)
O) God had made his covenant with David, promising that his throne would be established forever. Ultimately, this is confirmed in the reign of Jesus Christ, but in the immediate, God had also promised to establish one of David's sons as the next king. David's response to this was a prayer of thanksgiving, and the verse above closes his prayer. He started his prayer in humility, understanding that the LORD is sovereign, and does as He pleases. Next, when David asked God to bless his house, he meant his family line. Continuing "forever before You" was meant in reference to the throne of Israel (as this was the promise made to David, specifically). David confirms that the LORD keeps His promises (You, O Lord GOD, have spoken). Finally, David left it to God to define "blessing." Many people have many definitions of that word, but David was interested in being blessed with God's blessing, i.e., whatever God would call "blessing," is what David wanted.
A) This cannot be taken out of context, because David prayed this in response to specific promises about his throne in Israel. However, if I choose to leave the "blessing" under God's definition, this verse perfectly translates as a prayer I should pray. There are few things as important to me, than my family continuing to serve the LORD after I am gone. If they are blessed with the LORD'S blessing, then I can die now a fulfilled husband and father.
P) Father, You have graciously saved me, because of Your lovingkindness and compassion. Let Your will be done. Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord God, have spoken; and with Your blessing may the house of Your servant be blessed forever. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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