I Chronicles 17  David's house was finished and he desired to build a proper house for the the ark of the Lord.  He takes his idea to Nathan, the prophet.  At first Nathan says to " Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you."  But, God has a different message for David.

God doesn't need a house.  First of all, He is the One Who brought Israel up from Egypt. He is a God Who moves.. " I have gone from tent to tent and from one dwelling place to another.... I have walked with all Israel..I have been with you wherever you have gone. " ( v 5, 6, 8)

Secondly, He is a God Who does the leading and commanding  ".. have I spoken a word with any of the judges of Israel, who I commanded to shepherd My people saying 'Why have you not built for Me a house of cedar?'"  He "took (David) from the pasture from following the sheep, that you ( David) should be the leader over My people Israel."  

It is God's choice to " make a name" for David; to "appoint a place" for Israel and to "plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be moved no more." 

The Lord will "build a house for" David, not the other way around.  A kingdom will be established, a house will be built,  and a throne will be established forever.

David's prayer is recorded in verses 16-27.  " Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that Thou hast brought me this far?"  David is humbled before this great promise that God has revealed to Him.  He receives the promise and then he stands upon it. "For Thou, O my God, hast revealed to Thy servant that Thou wilt build for him a house; therefore Thy servant hath found courage to pray before Thee. And now O Lord, Thou art God, and hast promised this good thing to Thy servant." 

Truth - God's promises are precious and true.  We can stand on them and believe.  Faith takes hold of these promises, receives them and stands firm.

Father, You have given us Your Word, that we might believe and stand firm in this world, against all that the enemy throws at us. May we live fully in the light of Your Truth.  Increase our knowledge of Your perfect will, with all spiritual wisdom and understanding , that we might walk in a manner worthy of Your calling and might please You in all respects. Thank You for Your infinite grace and mercy upon us.  You have blessed us O  Lord, now may Your Name be magnified forever and ever. Amen.