A Prayer Found in the Heart
B. Dale 2 Samuel 7:27 For you, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, I will build you an house… When a prayer such as David's is found in the heart, it is: 1. Found in the right place. If only on the tongue it is not really found at all Its proper abode is the heart; yet it is not always found there, even when renewed, as the heart must be for its dwelling. 2. Possessed of priceless worth; in contrast with other things that are often found in the heart (Matthew 15:19). A rare flower among weeds, a fountain in the desert, a treasure in poverty, a friend in need! "I have no earthly friend," said one; "but I have a praying heart." 3. Derived from a Divine source. It is not indigenous. Its orion is in "the Father of lights," from whom comes "every good gift and every perfect boon;" its production is due to the teaching of his Word and the operation of his Spirit (Zechariah 12:10). 4. Destined for a proper use. Not to be neglected, repressed, or restrained (Job 15:4); but appreciated, guarded, cherished, freely and fully "poured out" at the feet of the Giver, that he may be glorified. - D. Parallel Verses KJV: For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. WEB: For you, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.