I love this verse. I know that it was said to Solomon, from his father David, but the truth of it is awesome. I love it.
"...know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever."
To me, this is beautiful. David tells his son at the end of his life, know God. Those simple words are so powerful. To know God takes time and energy. To fully know Him as Lord is beyond comprehension. First of all, it's crazy to me that we can truly know Him. Why does the God of the universe choose to love us and allow us to know Him? Because of who He is. We have the opportunity to intimately know God.
We need to also serve God with a whole heart. Simply surrender everything. We sang a song in church today that made me think of this. The part said, empty-handed but alive in Your hands. The fact of the matter is when we surrender everything and are truly empty, the Lord fills us up with Him and we are alive through Him.
The Lord searches all hearts. He knows everything about you and me. He knows the intents of our heart. He knows why I really said what I did. He knows whether I am serving Him because it is an overflow of my heart or if it is for my own selfish gain.
The last part of the verse is simple and to the point. If you seek Him, He will reveal Himself to you. But if you choose to reject Him, He will reject you. It's an easy decision, I think. I am so thankful that He gave us a choice. I am so thankful that if I call out to Him, He will hear me and will allow me to seek Him.
David was said to be 'a man after God's own heart'. I think that it shows, just in the last advice he gives his son before he dies. The truth of this verse can apply to everyone of us. It reminds us of God's love, His grace, and His overall character.
The Lord searches all hearts. He knows everything about you and me. He knows the intents of our heart. He knows why I really said what I did. He knows whether I am serving Him because it is an overflow of my heart or if it is for my own selfish gain.
The last part of the verse is simple and to the point. If you seek Him, He will reveal Himself to you. But if you choose to reject Him, He will reject you. It's an easy decision, I think. I am so thankful that He gave us a choice. I am so thankful that if I call out to Him, He will hear me and will allow me to seek Him.
David was said to be 'a man after God's own heart'. I think that it shows, just in the last advice he gives his son before he dies. The truth of this verse can apply to everyone of us. It reminds us of God's love, His grace, and His overall character.
2 comments:
That is a neat verse. I have not gotten to Chronicles yet but I read about David's story in 1 and 2nd Samuel and in 1 kings. Someone told me recently that they think when we will spend eternity getting to know God and marveling at who He is. (Or said something similar but worded much better).
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