Jesus, the Forever King: God's Promise to David

Hey friends, welcome to Carpooling with Jesus. Whether you're heading to school, finishing up breakfast, or just hanging out at home, I'm so glad you're here. I'm Pastor Justin, and we've been marching through the stories of the Bible that Jesus would have learned when he was a kid. Today we're talking about David, a king, a warrior, and importantly, someone who truly loved God. And because of David, we get to learn something amazing about Jesus. Our verse today is from 2 Samuel 7 verse 16. Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me. Your throne will be established forever. What does that mean? Well, let's break it down. God promised David that his kingdom wouldn't just be powerful, it would last forever. Now, that's a long time, but wait, David isn't still king today, right? Well, that's because God was pointing to Jesus. Jesus is from David's family. He is the forever King, and the best part, he's not a far away King. He knows you. He created you. He loves you and wants to be a part of your everyday life. If Jesus were here, maybe buckled up in the back seat or sitting next to you at the table, what would he say? Well, he'd probably say something like, you don't have to be a king or queen to be part of my family. When you follow me, you're part of something bigger because my love never ends. Just like God cared about David's heart, Jesus cares about your heart. Loving God and following him is the best thing you can do. Let me share a quick story. Mia loves singing, not to be the best, but to praise God. Before a big concert, her friend Emma got nervous. Mia told her, just sing for God and not for anyone else. After the concert, Emma said, your words helped me. I wasn't scared anymore. Mia didn't need a solo to make a difference. Her love for God inspired others, just like David. Remember, the greatest thing you can leave behind isn't trophies or awards or titles like king. It's a heart that loves God. Maybe take time today to encourage a friend, help a sibling, or just take time praying, thanking God because he knows you and he loves you. Remember, no matter where you are or how you're listening, God loves you. Here's a question to talk about before you move along in your day. What's one way you can show God's love to others today? Thanks for listening. We'll see you tomorrow on Carpooling with Jesus.