Song # 1783.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. From the Book of 2 Samuel we read in chapter 7 that God will establish the throne and kingdom of Jesus, and that it will last for ever, and His bloodline will follow on from king David.
The Lord declared to David that “He will establish a house for you” (2 Samuel 7:11). “When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish His kingdom” (Jesus) (2 Samuel 7:12). “He is the One who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of His kingdom for ever” (2 Samuel 7:13). “I will be His Father, and He shall be my Son. When He does wrong, I will punish Him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men” (2 Samuel 7:14). “But my love will never be taken away from Him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed before you” (2 Samuel 7:15). “Your house and your kingdom shall endure for ever before me, your throne shall be established for ever” (2 Samuel 7:16).
Thought for today: when you follow Jesus, you’re on the righteous path.
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?