3rd Week in Ord. Time, Wednesday – 24th January 2024 — 2 Sam 7,4-17; Mark 4,1-20
Covenant of Reminder and Promises
The first reading is the account of David’s wanting to build a temple for God and God’s response to his plans. The Lord is never outdone in generosity. When David manifests to Nathan his intention to do something for the Ark of the Lord, Nathan encourages him to do what is in his heart. But the Word of God comes to Nathan that night and says that David will not be the one to build him a house. At the same time, God is pleased with the intention of David’s heart and in response makes a covenant with David. Before making the covenant oath, the Lord first recalls what he has done for David and the people. He brought them out of Egypt, gave them judges to govern them, and called David to be the ruler over his people. He reminds David that he protected him, destroyed his enemies, and made David’s name great. The Lord recalls how he has given David and the people of Israel rest from their enemies. The Lord promises to make a house for David, a royal dynasty.
