Julie
David chooses a place for the house of God but is told by God that he cannot be one that builds it. David's son Solomon is charged with building the house of God. God sets it up so that Solomon lives a life of peace and is righteousness enough to build it. Although David was considered righteous, his directive from God was to win wars, and because he spilled blood and took the lives of others God tells him that he cannot be the one to build it. David tells Solomon that as long as he stays faithful to God and follows the rules and statutes that God will provide all he needs to be able to do this. What stood out from all of this is when David tells Solomon, "Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed." Words that are very needed right now in my life.
This psalm is praising God for all he does and reminding us that he is King over all of the earth.
Michelle
God tells David that his son Solomon will build God's temple and that he will have peace from his enemies while doing it. But David gets supplies and aids in preparing for him to do it once David is gone. The passage you listed is very much perfect for current events in our lives.
The psalm seems to be of praise. It also talks of their enemies fleeing and that Zion rejoices and that God will be our guide till the end.
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