May 16, 2012 (1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 28; Psalm 91; 1 Thessalonians 5)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.” 1 Chronicles 28:9 NLT
Observation: David is turning over the Kingdom to Solomon and gives him the advice of experience. He encouraged Solomon to learn to know God, intimately. In other words, get to know God on a personal level. Know Him as a friend and lover, not as just “the big man upstairs.” Worship and serve Him with your whole heart, not 78% of it. And do this with a willing mind, not out of obligation. He reminds Solomon that God sees and knows everything. Every plan and even every thought! If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
Application: How many people do you think are learning to know God intimately in 2012? Sadly, more people refer to God as being “the big man upstairs”, rather than the God that is owed all of their love and affection. This very important element of Christianity has somehow been forgotten and forsaken over the years. Our culture has removed the importance of an intimate relationship with the only true God, and promoted a promiscuous relationship with the god of your choice. Many worship God with their lips, but their heart is far from Him. They profess to love Him while committing adultery right before Him. But He sees everything. He knows everything. Every plan and every thought. He cannot be fooled or deceived.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me everyday. Your love is amazing! I long to have an intimate relationship with You Lord. Draw me close to You, place within me the desire for You. Teach me Your Laws and write them on my heart. Bring them to my remembrance daily and keep me from forsaking You. Mold me into the man You desire for me to be, help me surrender to You completely, in Jesus name, Amen!