February 22

2 Samuel 7:25
“Now, O Lord God, the word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it forever, and do as Thou hast said” ―2 Samuel 7:2525And now, O Lord God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said. (2 Samuel 7:25).
THIS is faith’s response to the promises of God, “Do as Thou hast said.” Nothing can turn aside that which God has planned. He worketh everything according to the counsel of His own will. When He gives quietness none can disturb. He never promises one thing and does another. His Word is unchangeable and His covenant is everlasting. Overwhelmed with the assurances of blessing not only for the then present but for a long time to come, David bows his head in the presence of God and puts his Amen to what He has covenanted. He who thus confides in the sure Word of the Lord will never be put to shame.
“I know not by what methods rare.
But this I know, God answers prayer,
I know that He has given His Word,
Which tells me prayer is always heard.
And will be answered, soon or late;
And so I pray, and calmly wait.
I know not if the blessing sought,
Will come in just the way I thought,
But leave my prayers with Him alone,
Whose will is wiser than my own,
Assured that He will grant my quest,
Or send some answer far snore blest.”