Did King David have a red chair? This off-the-wall thought invades my mind as I ponder God’s Word.
Each morning I drag my little red chair across from God’s throne. Knees touching with the Almighty, I sit and wait for God to breathe a living word into my day.
Throne of King Charles III of Spain (1716-1788).
Today, I read the historical account of Nathan a prophet who reported to King David the words of his revelation of David’s future. First Chronicles 17:16-27 is David’s prayer in response to such a significant blessing:
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? Lord, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised, so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever.” (1 Chronicles 17:16, 23-24)
Do as you promised.
Comprised of four words and five syllables, “Do as you promised,” packs a power punch prayer.
Rising from my red chair, I pad into the kitchen, deciding this requires more coffee. I pour another cup of liquid mercy pondering the words “Do as you promised.”
Tugging the handle of the junk drawer, I give it a forceful yank. Why does this drawer always stick? Shuffling through box tops and pencils needing sharpening I find a marker and a sticky pad. I write, “Do as you promised” and stick it to the kitchen cabinet.
Whether washing my hands, reaching for a glass, or pouring coffee, this four-word prayer reminds me, God’s Word is full of promises to His children.
The Bible contains over 8,000 promises. I am clinging to this promise penned by passionate Peter:
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10, NIV)
After I have suffered a little while, Christ Himself will restore me. Lord do as you promised.
“Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” (Joshua 21:45)
God fulfilled every promise made, every-single-one. It is well with my soul, because God will answer the prayer, “Do as you promised.”
~April Dawn White
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