Sitting Before the Lord
Sitting Before the Lord
A Reflection on 2 Samuel 7:18
“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: ‘Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?’” - 2 Samuel 7:18
In 2 Samuel 7, we encounter one of the most intimate and profound moments in King David’s life. After God establishes His covenant with David - a promise that would ultimately lead to the coming of Christ, the eternal King - David’s response is not one of action, but of stillness. He goes in and sits before the Lord. In this sacred posture, David is overwhelmed by awe and gratitude. He does not rush to build or to do; instead, he pauses to worship, to reflect, and to declare the goodness of God. This simple act of sitting before the Lord reveals a heart of humility and reverence, offering us a timeless example of how we too should respond when God speaks.
David’s posture before God teaches us a vital spiritual discipline: to slow down and let God’s words shape our hearts. In a world that prizes activity and achievement, David’s stillness stands out as an act of faith. He recognizes that it is not his effort, but God’s grace, that has brought him “this far.” When we sit before the Lord, remaining quiet, reflective, and surrendered, we allow His presence to transform us. We learn to listen, to trust, and to rest in His promises.
Within David’s prayer, the character of God is revealed in magnificent detail. He acknowledges God as Sovereign, the one who reigns with perfect authority; as the Promise Keeper, faithful across generations; as the Redeemer, who calls a people to Himself; as the Conqueror, who defeats enemies and establishes peace; as the Trustworthy one, whose word never fails; and as Eternal, unchanging and everlasting in His love. Each declaration lifts our gaze higher, reminding us that there is truly no one like Him. David knew this deeply, and we too must continually remind one another of God’s greatness and faithfulness.
Ultimately, David’s moment before the Lord reminds us that true worship begins in humility. When we come before God, we bring nothing of our own merit. We lay down our pride, our striving, and our burdens at the foot of the cross. It is not by our strength, but by His mercy, that we are redeemed. This truth is the foundation of our faith.
May we learn from David’s example. Let us take time to sit before the Lord, to reflect on His goodness, and to declare His greatness with hearts full of awe. In stillness, we find the strength to trust Him more deeply, and in worship, we find the joy of knowing that His promises endure forever.
Reflection Question
As a Global Worker, what does this passage teach you about God’s involvement in your personal story, bringing you “this far”?
-The MissioCare Collective Team