Good
Morning Friends,
“When
the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. ‘I am
about to go the way of all the earth,’ he said. ‘So be strong, show yourself a
man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep
his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as written in the Law of
Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go, and that the
LORD may keep his promise to me: “If your descendants watch how they live, and
if they walk faithfully before me with all their heart and soul, you will never
fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.”’” (1 Kings 2:1-4)
David’s
days on earth were growing short … David knew it and I’m sure those around him
knew it, too. David didn’t seem to be frightened by the prospect of death’s
approach. In fact, David seemed to consider it natural … death is the way of
all the earth … everyone eventually dies.
What
David was concerned about as he approached death was whether Solomon would be
ready to take over the responsibilities of being king. David’s thoughts turned to
giving some final advice to Solomon. David’s advice to Solomon was quite
simple. The task ahead was very complicated and very important. Solomon was to
lead a whole nation of God’s people. There wasn’t a more important position on
earth. David’s advice for such an important position – follow God. It’s just
that simple. No matter how complicated the task that is faced … no matter how
important the position a person is called to fill … that advice still remains
the best advice that can be given … follow God.
If
you are a parent … charged with the responsibility of nurturing and guiding a
child … follow God. Do what God requires. Of course, that necessitates knowing
what God says about being a parent. And it means choosing to obey … and it
means being strong enough to stay the course even when it’s hard.
If
you are an employee … or an employer … the same holds … follow God. Do what God
requires. Again, it necessitates knowing what God says about how you respond to
your boss … or knowing what God says about how you treat employees or how you
do business. And it means choosing to obey … and it means being strong enough
to stay the course even when it’s hard.
Or
pick any other area of life … any other position you might be called to … and
the same advice still is best … follow God. Do what God requires … know what
God requires … be willing to obey … and be strong to stay the course even when
it’s hard.
That
David’s best advice to Solomon … and it’s his best advice to you and me, too.
His,
by Grace,
Steve
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