October 20 God Builds a House
2 Samuel 7:1-17 tells the story of David’s desire to build a temple for God, only to learn that God’s plan is far greater. Instead of a structure made of cedar and stone, God promises to establish a lasting dynasty through David’s descendants—a house built from people.
Pastor Cyndi McDonald highlights the connection between worship and service, rooted in the Hebrew word avodah, meaning both. John Wesley’s teaching—“there is no holiness without social holiness”—shows how faith is lived out through acts of love and service. Every act of worship, both inside and outside the sanctuary, contributes to the house God continues to build today.