1 Chronicles 28:1-10

WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION AND A WILLING MIND

Keywords 28:9

"And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever."

1. David’s charge for all Israel (1-8)

 King David assembled all the leaders and stewards mentioned in chapter 27.

Solomon needed their full support to build the temple and maintain stability in

the kingdom. They were reminded that the LORD did not allow David to build

the temple. They were also reminded that God established David as king and

Solomon his successor. God had done all this. In response, they were to follow all

of the LORD’s commands, for their sake and their descendants.

 

2. David’s charge to Solomon (9-10)

 God gave Solomon the unique task of building the temple. But David’s charge

to Solomon is universally applicable. He encouraged Solomon to wholeheartedly

and willingly serve God. The LORD knows all our desires and inmost thoughts.

Those who seek God will have a relationship with him, but those who forsake God

will be rejected.

 

Prayer LORD God, give me a pure heart, mind, and motive so that I may serve

you and please you.

One Word Willingness and devotion to God