GETTING TO KNOW GOD
Today’s reading: 2 Chronicles 25-28
“And Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.” 2 Chronicles 28:9-10 NLT
King David’s parting words to his son. King David’s life lessons presented in a short lecture. King David’s heartfelt desire for his son--the prince.
David did not assume a love for God was inherited by his son. He did not conclude because young Solomon had watched David worship that he knew, deep down, the reason and the exhilaration of worshipping himself.
David did not assume the ‘family’ would continue in godliness. He never took it for granted that personal relationships with Yahweh would be carried on with the family name.
David knew, and thus instructed, a relationship with God was not instinctive. He knew the drawing, the luring, the pull of the flesh.
So he made the effort to mention it to his son. He took the time to present the facts and push for the outcome he so desperately prayed for. He didn’t mind stepping on toes and pushing the envelope in an effort to instill godliness in his son.
And us? We need to heed the same advice:
…get to know God!
…worship Him with all you’ve got!
…serve him with all you can!
…understand He knows all about you!
…look for Him and expect to find Him!
…leave Him and you’ll lose!
…take a relationship with God seriously!
…you’ve been chosen to build yourself as a temple for Him to dwell in!
…be strong!
…do the work!