Kingdom Of The Fallen

Friday, March 13, 2026

When I was 12, I built a fort in the woods with a friend. We used logs, and covered it with see-through plastic. It looked impressive. We even had a sleepover in it. One day, a storm came and destroyed it. By that time, we didn't care enough about it to rebuild it. But in Amos 9:11, God says, "In that day I will raise up the fallen tabernacle of David." Tabernacle in Hebrew is sukkah; meaning booth, tabernacle, or tent. The fallen tabernacle of David is referring to Israel. And Ephesians 2:19 teaches that as believers, we are fellow citizens of Israel. The fallen tabernacle can be seen as a kingdom of fallen people being raised up by God. We often write fallen people off and give up on them. But God is saying, "When I love something, I don't give up on it." He doesn't give up on Israel, on you, or that person. So don't give up on that person. And don't give up on yourself, especially when you fall. Pick up those pieces and rebuild, as God has done for you. Because when you love something and it breaks, you rebuild it.

From Message #1030 - David's Sukkah