I wonder how David felt? Then, God told David that he would have a son, and his son would be the one to build what he had felt to build. But then God took it one step further and told David that He Himself would be a Father to his son and look after him. He said His mercy would not depart from him and that David’s throne would be established forever. What a promise for David to receive from God. David could have reacted in a much different way than he did when he was told that someone else would do what he felt to do.
We can take a great example from how he reacted to it. He was pleased. Maybe as you read this today, you may have a work in mind that you would like to do for God, but He has called someone else to do it. If this is happening or happens, watch out how you react. Don’t react in anger of bitterness, but recognize the fact that God knows who is best for the job. Pray for that person and ask God to bless their ministry, and then make yourself available for whatever else God might have for you to do.