1. I had it in my heart to build a house

David loved God and wanted to build a house for him. But God did not permit him to do so. David was a man of war. His son Solomon would be a man of peace. Solomon would build the Lord's house. God promised to establish the throne of his kingdom forever. God finally fulfilled this promise in Jesus, David's descendant. David selected the temple site--the threshing floor of Araunah. He gathered all the materials.

2. David's charge to Solomon (11-19)

David prayed for his son and charged him to build the house of the Lord. He told him that he would have success if he studied the Bible and kept God's law carefully. He told him to be strong and courageous--and never to be fearful or discouraged. He prayed for his son, that God would give him discretion and understanding. David had made careful preparation; he obeyed God's direction and entrusted the task to Solomon; he commanded the leaders of Israel to help Solomon.

Application: Lord, help me to do what you want me to do instead of what I want to do.
One Word: God keeps his promises